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Is Franklin, Wisconsin Safe?

Population 36,687 · Safer than 30% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Franklin is a smaller community of 36,687 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs above the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 226.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,593 per 100K.

Franklin Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFranklinWisconsin AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate422.9334.3363.8
Property Crime Rate1840.42036.01,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate324.0--268.2
Theft Rate1593.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate260.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

226.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

423/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1840/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Franklin

Violent crime in Franklin is above the national average. The rate of 422.9 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1840.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,593 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 324 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Franklin Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault324
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery78
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary223
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,593
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft260
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Franklin Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin
422.9
State
334.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Franklin
1840.4
State
2036.0
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 226.3 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?
226.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 422.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1840.4 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 (1,593 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?
Crime rates have held steady in Franklin, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Franklin compare to other cities in Wisconsin?
Below average for the state. Franklin ranks behind about 72% of Wisconsin cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Franklin to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Franklin?
Bad. A C grade and 226.3 per-thousand rate put Franklin below 70% of US cities. Violent crime at 423 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Franklin?
422.9 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (324), robbery (78), 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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