Franklin County, KS Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in KS is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,374 violent crimes and 1,703 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 60.0 per 100k, 63.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,374 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents309 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,703 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,257 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.3 | B | 1374 | 106.2 | -31.0% |
| Property Crime | 60.0 | A | 1703 | 163.6 | -63.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.5 | D | 82 | 3.5 | +56.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 309 | 22.3 | +1.7% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 281 | 24.0 | -75.9% |
| Larceny | 54.2 | A | 1257 | 116.4 | -53.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 140 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa, KS
Wellsville Police Department
Wellsville, KS