Franklin County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in IL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 64 violent crimes and 504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.4 per 100k residents, which is -85.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.8 per 100k, -27.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.4 | A | 64 | 106.2 | -85.5% |
| Property Crime | 118.8 | B | 504 | 163.6 | -27.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 9.0 | F | 2 | 3.5 | +154.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 20 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 13.0 | A | 83 | 24.0 | -45.7% |
| Larceny | 97.3 | B | 395 | 116.4 | -16.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -61.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Benton Police Department
Benton, IL
Christopher Police Department
Christopher, IL
Royalton Police Department
Royalton, IL
Sesser Police Department
Sesser, IL
West Frankfort Police Department
West Frankfort, IL
West City Police Department
West City, IL