Canton, Connecticut Crime Rate

5 years of data (20202024) · Population: 10,166

Key Insights

  • Canton has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 39.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • Violent crime rose 32.3% from the previous year.
  • Crime trajectory: stable safe — based on 5 years of data.
  • Safer than 79% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.07 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
39.3
+32.3% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
541.0
55 total
vs National Avg
-89%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 4

Murder0
Rape1
Robbery1
Aggravated Assault2

Property Crime: 55

Burglary3
Larceny-Theft48
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Arson0

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
202410,166439.3055541.0
202310,085329.7049485.9
202210,068219.9047466.8
202110,223439.1063616.3
202010,24919.8059575.7

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

A+
Safety Grade for Canton

Based on violent crime rate of 39.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Crime Trajectory
✅ Stable Safe
How is this calculated? →
Safety Percentile
Safer than 79% of cities

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.