Franklin County, GA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in GA is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 259 violent crimes and 380 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 116.0 per 100k residents, which is +9.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 208.8 per 100k, +27.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 CAnnual Rate116.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate208.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents299 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate92.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 116.0 | C | 259 | 106.2 | +9.2% |
| Property Crime | 208.8 | D | 380 | 163.6 | +27.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 4 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.2 | C | 23 | 22.3 | +4.2% |
| Burglary | 23.2 | C | 41 | 24.0 | -3.4% |
| Larceny | 69.6 | A | 299 | 116.4 | -40.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 92.8 | F | 39 | 22.2 | +318.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lavonia Police Department
Lavonia, GA
Franklin Springs Police Department
Franklin Springs, GA