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Canton, SD Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Canton Police Department serves the city of Canton, SD in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 217 violent crimes and 224 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.4 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.4 per 100k, 60.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate65.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate65.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.4A217106.2-38.4%
Property Crime65.4A224163.6-60.0%
Aggravated Assault32.7D3722.3+46.9%
Burglary32.7D4224.0+36.0%
Larceny32.7A161116.4-71.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Lennox 7 miles
B 80.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 23.0% higher
Property: N/A
Tea 7 miles
A 39.3
A 52.4
Violent: 39.9% lower
Property: 19.9% lower
Brandon 27 miles
A 45.8
A 100.8
Violent: 29.9% lower
Property: 54.2% higher
Centerville 28 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Viborg 28 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A