Franklin County Crime & Safety

Franklin County has a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (0.0 per 100K) and property crimes (0.0 per 100K).

Franklin County has a safety score of 98/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #1 out of 67 counties in Florida for safety (1 = safest).

Franklin sits above the state average safety score of 98.4 due to its lack of reported incidents. Nine agencies contribute to this data, showcasing a secure profile compared to the Florida average of 1,027.9.

Both violent and property crime rates stand at 0.0 per 100,000, suggesting a very safe environment. Residents should acknowledge these figures represent specific reports submitted by nine local agencies.

Crime data for Franklin County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Franklin County has a safety score of 98/100, which is above the Florida average of 57/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.