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Is Franklin Lakes, New Jersey Safe?

Population 11,180 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,180, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Franklin Lakes earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,754 per 100K.

Franklin Lakes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFranklin LakesNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.4303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2113.62034.11,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate212.0--268.2
Theft Rate1754.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate288.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

346/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2114/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Franklin Lakes

Violent crime in Franklin Lakes is close to the national average. The rate of 346.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2113.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,754 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Franklin Lakes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault212
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,754
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft288
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Franklin Lakes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Lakes
346.4
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Lakes
2113.6
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin Lakes Safety

Is Franklin Lakes safe?
Not especially. Franklin Lakes earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246 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 Lakes?
246 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2113.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Franklin Lakes safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Franklin Lakes's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,754 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Franklin Lakes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Franklin Lakes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Franklin Lakes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Franklin Lakes?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Franklin Lakes's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Franklin Lakes compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. Franklin Lakes ranks behind about 67% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Franklin Lakes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Franklin Lakes?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246 per-thousand rate put Franklin Lakes below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 346 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Franklin Lakes?
346.4 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (212), robbery (52), 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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