Bolingbrook, IL vs Franklin, TN

Franklin is safer with a higher safety score by 2 points. Bolingbrook, IL has a safety score of 78/100 while Franklin, TN has 80/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Bolingbrook, IL has a violent crime rate of 182.0 per 100,000 residents, while Franklin, TN has 132.1 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Bolingbrook, IL has a property crime rate of 779.2 per 100,000, compared to 942.5 per 100,000 in Franklin, TN. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Franklin is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.