Is Canton or Upper Arlington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Upper Arlington is safer than Canton (Safety Score 80/100 vs 80/100), with a total crime rate of 827 per 100,000 versus 830 for Canton — 0% lower. Canton has lower rates in 4 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Upper Arlington has a 90% lower rate.
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Canton, MA
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Canton | Upper Arlington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 830.0 | 827.5 | +2.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 289.9 | 28.2 | +261.7 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 7.9 | 8.5 | -0.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.9 | 14.1 | +1.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 266.1 | 5.7 | +260.4 |
| Property Crime Rate | 540.1 | 799.2 | -259.1 |
| Burglary Rate | 39.7 | 81.9 | -42.2 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 444.8 | 590.2 | -145.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 55.6 | 127.1 | -71.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canton or Upper Arlington safer?
Upper Arlington is safer with a total crime rate of 827 per 100K vs 830 for Canton — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Canton has a violent crime rate of 289.9 per 100K while Upper Arlington has 28.2. Upper Arlington has lower violent crime.
About Canton, MA
Canton, Massachusetts, a town in Norfolk County, is home to the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon. It is situated approximately 15 miles southwest of Boston. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 25,181, Canton has a total crime rate of 830.0 per 100,000 residents.
About Upper Arlington, OH
Upper Arlington, a Columbus suburb, was founded by the King and Godard Land Company. It's known for its tree-lined streets and affluent single-family homes, with a population exceeding 36,000. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 35,410, Upper Arlington has a total crime rate of 827.5 per 100,000 residents.