Franklin County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in KY is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,513 violent crimes and 4,807 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.0 per 100k residents, which is 46.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.7 per 100k, 47.0% 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 AAnnual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,513 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,807 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents869 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,309 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents613 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.0 | A | 3513 | 106.2 | -46.3% |
| Property Crime | 86.7 | A | 4807 | 163.6 | -47.0% |
| Homicide | 3.9 | F | 22 | 0.5 | +631.9% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 127 | 3.5 | -50.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 73 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 249 | 22.3 | -74.5% |
| Burglary | 22.7 | C | 869 | 24.0 | -5.7% |
| Larceny | 57.0 | A | 3309 | 116.4 | -51.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 613 | 22.2 | -76.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Frankfort Police Department
Frankfort, KY