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Is Franklin, Tennessee Safe?

Population 90,226 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Franklin runs high. The city's D- grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,845 per 100K.

Franklin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFranklinTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate457.4334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2277.42062.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate367.0--268.2
Theft Rate1845.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate329.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

273.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD-

457/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2277/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Franklin

Violent crime in Franklin is above the national average. The rate of 457.4 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2277.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,845 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 367 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Franklin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault367
01.4x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,845
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft329
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Franklin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin
457.4
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin
2277.4
State
2062.1
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 D- with a crime rate of 273.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Franklin?
273.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 457.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2277.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Franklin safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Franklin's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,845 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?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Franklin's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D- grade overall.
How does Franklin compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Franklin ranks behind about 95% of Tennessee 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 above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Franklin?
Bad. A D- grade and 273.5 per-thousand rate put Franklin below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 457 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Franklin?
457.4 per 100,000, which is 26% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (367), robbery (67), and murder (7.0) 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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