Is Canton or West Linn Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Canton is safer than West Linn (Safety Score 80/100 vs 80/100), with a total crime rate of 830 per 100,000 versus 834 for West Linn — 0% lower. Canton has higher rates in 3 of 6 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where West Linn has a 80% lower rate.
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Canton, MA
West Linn, OR
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Canton | West Linn | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 830.0 | 833.9 | -3.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 289.9 | 56.9 | +233.0 |
| Murder Rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 |
| Rape Rate | 7.9 | 11.4 | -3.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 15.9 | 7.6 | +8.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 266.1 | 37.9 | +228.2 |
| Property Crime Rate | 540.1 | 777.0 | -237.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 39.7 | 98.6 | -58.8 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 444.8 | 633.0 | -188.2 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 55.6 | 45.5 | +10.1 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canton or West Linn safer?
Canton is safer with a total crime rate of 830 per 100K vs 834 for West Linn — a 0% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Canton has a violent crime rate of 289.9 per 100K while West Linn has 56.9. West Linn 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 West Linn, OR
West Linn, Oregon, a affluent suburb south of Portland, is known for its scenic views overlooking the Willamette and Tualatin Rivers. The city's history includes the operation of Oregon's first paper mill, established in the late 19th century. With a safety score of 80/100 and a population coverage of 26,382, West Linn has a total crime rate of 833.9 per 100,000 residents.