Franklin County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,713 violent crimes and 3,745 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.4 per 100k residents, which is -16.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 130.8 per 100k, -20.0% 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 BAnnual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,713 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents186 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate130.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,745 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents630 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,662 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents442 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.4 | B | 2713 | 106.2 | -16.8% |
| Property Crime | 130.8 | B | 3745 | 163.6 | -20.0% |
| Homicide | 3.5 | F | 16 | 0.5 | +564.4% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 92 | 3.5 | +0.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 66 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.1 | A | 186 | 22.3 | -68.2% |
| Burglary | 28.3 | C | 630 | 24.0 | +17.7% |
| Larceny | 88.4 | B | 2662 | 116.4 | -24.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.6 | A | 442 | 22.2 | -52.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Frankfort Police Department
Frankfort, KY