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Is Franklin Park, Illinois Safe?

Population 18,045 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Franklin Park is a smaller community of 18,045 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 229.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,448 per 100K.

Franklin Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFranklin ParkIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.2323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1907.82036.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate324.0--268.2
Theft Rate1448.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate286.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

229.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1908/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Franklin Park

Violent crime in Franklin Park is close to the national average. The rate of 386.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1907.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,448 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 324 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Franklin Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault324
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery77
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,448
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft286
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Franklin Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Park
386.2
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Park
1907.8
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin Park Safety

Is Franklin Park safe?
Not especially. Franklin Park earns a C- with a crime rate of 229.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Franklin Park?
229.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1907.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Franklin Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Franklin Park's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,448 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Franklin Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Franklin Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Franklin Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Franklin Park?
No. Crime in Franklin Park has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Franklin Park compare to other cities in Illinois?
Below average for the state. Franklin Park ranks behind about 80% of Illinois cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Franklin Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Franklin Park?
Bad. A C- grade and 229.4 per-thousand rate put Franklin Park below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Franklin Park?
386.2 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (324), robbery (77), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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