Massillon, OH Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Massillon Police Department serves the city of Massillon, OH in Stark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,010 violent crimes and 2,469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.1 per 100k residents, which is 33.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 172.9 per 100k, 5.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.1 | D | 2010 | 106.2 | +33.7% |
| Property Crime | 172.9 | C | 2469 | 163.6 | +5.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 117 | 22.3 | -86.1% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 350 | 24.0 | -35.7% |
| Larceny | 139.0 | C | 1982 | 116.4 | +19.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 122 | 22.2 | -30.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre | 5 miles | C 110.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 22.0% lower Property: N/A |
| Brewster | 7 miles | D 142.9 | A 47.6 | Violent: 0.6% higher Property: 72.5% lower |
| Canal Fulton | 7 miles | A 56.7 | A 18.9 | Violent: 60.1% lower Property: 89.1% lower |
| Canton | 8 miles | F 348.4 | F 332.5 | Violent: 145.3% higher Property: 92.3% higher |
| North Canton | 8 miles | A 51.1 | A 51.1 | Violent: 64.0% lower Property: 70.5% lower |