Franklin County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Franklin County in NC is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,710 violent crimes and 3,202 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 119.4 per 100k residents, which is 12.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 197.0 per 100k, 20.4% above 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 CAnnual Rate119.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,710 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate197.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,202 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents713 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,256 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents215 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 119.4 | C | 2710 | 106.2 | +12.4% |
| Property Crime | 197.0 | D | 3202 | 163.6 | +20.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.3 | A | 66 | 3.5 | -90.6% |
| Robbery | 7.6 | D | 57 | 5.8 | +30.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 435 | 22.3 | -94.0% |
| Burglary | 38.3 | D | 713 | 24.0 | +59.2% |
| Larceny | 157.4 | D | 2256 | 116.4 | +35.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 215 | 22.2 | -94.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Franklin County Sheriff's Office
Louisburg Police Department
Louisburg, NC
Franklinton Police Department
Franklinton, NC
Youngsville Police Department
Youngsville, NC
Bunn Police Department
Bunn, NC