Franklin County, OH Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Franklin County in OH is served by 21 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,415 violent crimes and 28,028 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.6 per 100k residents, which is 15.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 115.9 per 100k, 29.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 B

Annual Rate89.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents14,415 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate2.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate2.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents781 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C

Annual Rate25.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents1,507 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B

Annual Rate115.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents28,028 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate10.4 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents3,236 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B

Annual Rate95.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents22,199 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate10.3 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents2,483 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	89.6	B	14415	106.2	-15.7%
Property Crime	115.9	B	28028	163.6	-29.2%
Homicide	0.0	A	61	0.5	-100.0%
Rape	2.2	A	524	3.5	-37.4%
Robbery	2.6	A	781	5.8	-55.2%
Aggravated Assault	25.8	C	1507	22.3	+15.9%
Burglary	10.4	A	3236	24.0	-56.8%
Larceny	95.2	B	22199	116.4	-18.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft	10.3	A	2483	22.2	-53.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Franklin County Sheriff's Office

Bexley Police Department

Bexley, OH

Gahanna Police Department

Gahanna, OH

Grandview Heights Police Department

Grandview Heights, OH

Grove City Police Department

Grove City, OH

Hilliard Police Department

Hilliard, OH

Upper Arlington Police Department

Upper Arlington, OH

Whitehall Police Department

Whitehall, OH

Worthington Police Department

Worthington, OH

Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District

Groveport Police Department

Groveport, OH

Harrisburg Police Department

Harrisburg, OH

Minerva Park Police Department

Minerva Park, OH

Obetz Police Department

Obetz, OH

Blendon Township Police Department

Blendon Township, OH

Clinton Township Police Department

Clinton Township, OH

Franklin Township Police Department

Franklin Township, OH

Mifflin Township Police Department

Mifflin Township, OH

Perry Township Police Department, Franklin County

Madison Township Police Department, Franklin County

Sharon Township Police Department

Sharon Township, OH