Franklin, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Franklin Police Department serves the city of Franklin, NJ in Sussex County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 245 property crimes. Property crime averages 80.0 per 100k, 51.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 80.0 | A | 245 | 163.6 | -51.1% |
| Larceny | 80.0 | B | 227 | 116.4 | -31.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 9 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 3 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardyston Township | 2 miles | B 71.7 | A 11.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 85.1% lower |
| Hamburg | 6 miles | A 60.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newton | 6 miles | C 105.6 | B 117.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 46.7% higher |
| Ogdensburg | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sparta Township | 6 miles | A 19.7 | A 44.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 44.6% lower |