The crime rate in Franklin County, Illinois is a source of concern for residents and law enforcement alike. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 16.5, which is below the national average of 22.7. However, property crime in the county is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 31.3 compared to 35.4. This means that while there are fewer incidents of violent crime in Franklin County compared to the rest of the country, there is still a significant presence of property crime. This may be attributed to a variety of factors such as poverty, drug use, and access to firearms. Local authorities are constantly working to address and reduce these crime rates to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Franklin County violent crime is 16.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Franklin County property crime is 31.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Franklin, Illinois does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Herrin, Illinois. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Herrin, Illinois. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.