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Is Franklin, Ohio Safe?

Population 11,647 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,647, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Franklin earns a C- with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,835 per 100K.

Franklin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFranklinOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate217.1312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2112.72033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate122.0--268.2
Theft Rate1835.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate398.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

217/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2113/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Franklin

Violent crime in Franklin is well below the national average. The rate of 217.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2112.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,835 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Franklin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault122
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary237
088% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,835
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft398
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Franklin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin
217.1
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin
2112.7
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin Safety

Is Franklin safe?
Not especially. Franklin earns a C- with a crime rate of 233 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Franklin?
233 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 217.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2112.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Franklin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Franklin's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,835 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Franklin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Franklin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Franklin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Franklin?
No. Crime in Franklin has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Franklin compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Franklin ranks behind about 79% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Franklin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Franklin?
Bad. A C- grade and 233 per-thousand rate put Franklin below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 217 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Franklin?
217.1 per 100,000, which is 40% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (122), robbery (34), and murder (4.0) 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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