Franklin, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Franklin Police Department serves the city of Franklin, KY in Simpson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 534 violent crimes and 1,280 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.4 per 100k residents, which is 63.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.2 per 100k, 29.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 AAnnual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents534 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate115.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,280 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,041 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.4 | A | 534 | 106.2 | -63.8% |
| Property Crime | 115.2 | B | 1280 | 163.6 | -29.6% |
| Rape | 9.6 | F | 33 | 3.5 | +171.5% |
| Robbery | 9.6 | F | 27 | 5.8 | +65.0% |
| Burglary | 9.6 | A | 145 | 24.0 | -60.0% |
| Larceny | 105.6 | C | 1041 | 116.4 | -9.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville | 19 miles | A 40.9 | B 109.1 | Violent: 6.6% higher Property: 5.3% lower |
| Auburn | 19 miles | A 61.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 60.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Adairville | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 115.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 0.6% higher |
| Lewisburg | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bowling Green | 19 miles | B 94.5 | F 267.7 | Violent: 146.1% higher Property: 132.4% higher |