Franklin Crime Statistics

Franklin, Harry Gwala, KwaZulu-Natal — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

118

-2.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

390

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

40,278

Crime Breakdown — Franklin (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	59	50.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	45	38.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	19	16.1%
Rape	contact	7	5.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	5	4.2%
Common assault	contact	5	4.2%
Stock Theft	property	5	4.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	4	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	3	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	1	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Franklin Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Franklin Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Franklin Safe?

Yes, Franklin is relatively safe.

Franklin scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 390 per 100,000 people, Franklin sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Franklin can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-2.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

50% of all crime

Rank in Harry Gwala

3/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Franklin

In 2025, Franklin recorded 118 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Franklin is Drug-Related Crime with 59 reported cases (50.0% of all crime in Franklin), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 45 cases (38.1%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 19 cases (16.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Franklin has decreased by 2.5%, a positive sign for the Franklin community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Franklin?

The most reported crimes in Franklin are Drug-Related Crime (59 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (45 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (19 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Franklin compare to other areas in Harry Gwala?

Franklin has a crime rate of 390 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Harry Gwala, Swartberg is safer with a rate of 159 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Harry Gwala

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Swartberg	40,278	48	159	A (96)
Evatt	40,278	59	196	A (95)
Gowan Lea	40,278	185	613	A (83)
Creighton	40,278	211	698	A (80)
Donnybrook	40,278	240	794	B (78)
Himeville	40,278	298	986	B (73)
Intsikeni	40,278	327	1,082	B (70)
Bulwer	40,278	450	1,490	C (61)
Ibisi	40,278	547	1,810	C (55)
Highflats	40,278	603	1,996	C (52)