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Franklin, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Franklin Police Department serves the city of Franklin, NC in Macon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 202 violent crimes and 864 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.1 per 100k residents, which is 35.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 184.2 per 100k, 12.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 B
Annual Rate69.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate184.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents864 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate184.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents554 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime69.1B202106.2-35.0%
Property Crime184.2C864163.6+12.6%
Larceny184.2D554116.4+58.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Sylva 19 miles
B 75.7
F 340.8
Violent: 9.6% higher
Property: 85.0% higher
Bryson City 29 miles
A 66.2
D 198.5
Violent: 4.2% lower
Property: 7.8% higher
Waynesville 34 miles
B 92.5
F 342.2
Violent: 33.9% higher
Property: 85.8% higher
Brevard 34 miles
A 51.0
B 127.4
Violent: 26.2% lower
Property: 30.8% lower
Murphy 35 miles
F 241.8
F 483.7
Violent: 250.1% higher
Property: 162.6% higher