Franklin, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Franklin Police Department serves the city of Franklin, MA in Norfolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 430 violent crimes and 365 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.3 per 100k residents, which is 80.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.7 per 100k, 94.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 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 Rate20.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents430 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 20.3 | A | 430 | 106.2 | -80.9% |
| Property Crime | 8.7 | A | 365 | 163.6 | -94.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.9 | A | 89 | 22.3 | -87.0% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 105 | 24.0 | -87.9% |
| Larceny | 5.8 | A | 243 | 116.4 | -95.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 4 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | 3 miles | A 28.2 | A 67.6 | Violent: 39.0% higher Property: 678.0% higher |
| Norfolk | 5 miles | A 34.4 | A 8.6 | Violent: 69.8% higher Property: 0.9% lower |
| Millis | 6 miles | A 11.0 | A 11.0 | Violent: 45.5% lower Property: 27.0% higher |
| Mendon | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 63.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 626.1% higher |
| Holliston | 8 miles | A 40.4 | A 33.7 | Violent: 99.4% higher Property: 287.5% higher |