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Is New Franklin, Ohio Safe?

Population 13,873 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Franklin is a smaller community of 13,873 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,690 per 100K.

New Franklin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew FranklinOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate261.5312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2188.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate203.0--268.2
Theft Rate1690.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate447.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

262/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2189/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Franklin

Violent crime in New Franklin is below the national average. The rate of 261.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2188.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,690 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Franklin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault203
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,690
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft447
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Franklin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Franklin
261.5
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Franklin
2188.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Franklin Safety

Is New Franklin safe?
Not especially. New Franklin earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Franklin?
245 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 261.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2188.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Franklin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Franklin's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,690 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Franklin?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Franklin generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Franklin police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Franklin?
Crime rates have held steady in New Franklin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does New Franklin compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. New Franklin ranks behind about 77% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Franklin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in New Franklin?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245 per-thousand rate put New Franklin below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 262 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Franklin?
261.5 per 100,000, which is 28% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (203), robbery (43), 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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