Franklin, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Franklin Police Department serves the city of Franklin, IN in Johnson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,189 violent crimes and 1,932 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.3 per 100k residents, which is 31.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 123.5 per 100k, 24.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 9 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BRobbery
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.3 | B | 1189 | 106.2 | -31.0% |
| Property Crime | 123.5 | B | 1932 | 163.6 | -24.5% |
| Robbery | 7.7 | D | 16 | 5.8 | +32.7% |
| Burglary | 7.7 | A | 123 | 24.0 | -67.9% |
| Larceny | 111.9 | C | 1656 | 116.4 | -3.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.9 | A | 150 | 22.2 | -82.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Whiteland | 2 miles | A 34.4 | A 17.2 | Violent: 53.1% lower Property: 86.1% lower |
| Prince'S Lakes | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bargersville | 2 miles | A 44.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 39.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Greenwood | 7 miles | B 74.1 | C 178.4 | Violent: 1.1% higher Property: 44.5% higher |
| Edinburgh | 12 miles | A 45.6 | A 68.5 | Violent: 37.7% lower Property: 44.6% lower |