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Franklin County, KS Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Franklin County in KS is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 793 violent crimes and 1,203 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 83.8 per 100k residents, which is -21.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.5 per 100k, -63.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate83.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents793 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade C
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate34.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate59.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,203 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate59.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents983 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime83.8B793106.2-21.1%
Property Crime59.5A1203163.6-63.6%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape4.0C553.5+12.1%
Robbery0.0A115.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault34.0D14822.3+52.6%
Burglary0.0A14124.0-100.0%
Larceny59.5A983116.4-48.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6722.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Ottawa Police Department

Ottawa, KS

Wellsville Police Department

Wellsville, KS