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Is Franklin Town, Massachusetts Safe?

Population 33,955 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Franklin Town is a smaller community of 33,955 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 236.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,245 per 100K.

Franklin Town Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFranklin TownMassachusetts AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate311.7323.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2051.82004.41,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1245.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate330.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

236.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

312/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2052/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Franklin Town

Violent crime in Franklin Town is close to the national average. The rate of 311.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2051.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,245 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Franklin Town Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary220
082% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,245
089% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft330
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Franklin Town Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Town
311.7
State
323.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Town
2051.8
State
2004.4
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin Town Safety

Is Franklin Town safe?
Not especially. Franklin Town earns a C- with a crime rate of 236.4 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 Town?
236.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 311.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2051.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Franklin Town safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Franklin Town's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,245 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Franklin Town?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Franklin Town generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Franklin Town police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Franklin Town?
No. Crime in Franklin Town has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Franklin Town compare to other cities in Massachusetts?
Below average for the state. Franklin Town ranks behind about 80% of Massachusetts cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Franklin Town to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Franklin Town?
Bad. A C- grade and 236.4 per-thousand rate put Franklin Town below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 312 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Franklin Town?
311.7 per 100,000, which is 14% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (60), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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