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Is Franklin Park, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 14,978 · Safer than 42% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Franklin Park is a smaller community of 14,978 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 198.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,415 per 100K.

Franklin Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFranklin ParkPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate265.8314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1715.21983.01,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1415.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

198.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

266/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1715/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Franklin Park

Violent crime in Franklin Park is below the national average. The rate of 265.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1715.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,415 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Franklin Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery34
054% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary207
077% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,415
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Franklin Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Park
265.8
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin Park
1715.2
State
1983.0
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?
It depends on where in Franklin Park you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Franklin Park?
198.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 265.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1715.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Franklin Park safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Franklin Park has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Franklin Park's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Franklin Park compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Franklin Park ranks behind about 64% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Franklin Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Franklin Park?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 42th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Franklin Park?
265.8 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (34), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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