Franklin County, MO Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in MO is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,980 violent crimes and 7,058 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.8 per 100k residents, which is 13.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 84.5 per 100k, 48.3% 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 CAnnual Rate120.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,980 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents139 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents711 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,058 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,467 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents830 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.8 | C | 4980 | 106.2 | +13.7% |
| Property Crime | 84.5 | A | 7058 | 163.6 | -48.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.0 | A | 139 | 3.5 | -42.4% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 31 | 5.8 | -29.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.6 | B | 711 | 22.3 | -21.1% |
| Burglary | 12.6 | A | 713 | 24.0 | -47.7% |
| Larceny | 61.3 | A | 5467 | 116.4 | -47.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.6 | A | 830 | 22.2 | -65.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Berger
Gerald Police Department
Gerald, MO
New Haven Police Department
New Haven, MO
St. Clair Police Department
St. Clair, MO
Union Police Department
Union, MO
Washington Police Department
Washington, MO