Franklin, IN Crime


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Franklin, Indiana has experienced a significant amount of crime in recent years, especially when compared to the national averages. According to the background information provided, the city has a violent crime rate of 26.9, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Franklin are more likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the city has a property crime rate of 54.9, which is significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics paint a troubling picture of the crime situation in Franklin, highlighting the need for increased efforts to address the issue and ensure the safety of its residents.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Franklin violent crime is 26.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Franklin property crime is 54.9. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Franklin, IN Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200067.901745.35.76372.4475.45546.1350.9
200166.404615.35.15563.8490.54736.1337.2
200271045.710.115.25153.7664.54255.9233.3
2003266.509.724.2232.66115.84415529.4145.4
2004300.4023.833.4243.25506.8357.65120.628.6
2005530.1032.846.9450.35765.1530.1516075.1
2006388.39.127.432319.84929516.24335.177.7
2007377.602230.7324.95312.14394741.4131.7
2008394.1047.621.7324.84703.7459.14166.778
2009337.5029.533.7274.23472358.63071.242.2
2010211.5024.912.4174.13744.13983312.933.2
2011247.602150.4176.24158.1415.4368458.7
2012248.80053.9194.94403.9522.53815.166.3
201308.333.3245.53811.3224.73549.137.4
2014308.58.28.224.7267.43916.1341.43525.349.4
2015363.1012.224.5326.44042.8367.23589.985.7
2016464.2020.244.4399.64234.3351.23822.660.5
2017506.8031.927.9446.93395.8303.33012.879.8
2018510.1031.627.7450.82799.7201.7251979.1
2019369.5051.119.7298.72028.1188.71713.6125.8

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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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Over 19 years ago

located 22 miles south of Indianapolis, the city has a quiet nature about it, with a small liberal arts college downtown complete with bike trail. The down side is the  More

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