Crime & Safety in Plainfield, NJ

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Plainfield has a violent crime rate of 411 per 100,000 residents, 8% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 293.0 per 100,000, robbery at 103.6, rape at 14.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,611 per 100,000, 18% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,345, burglary at 136, vehicle theft at 129 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 29 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Plainfield receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Plainfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent410.9/100K
8% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape14.3/100K
Robbery103.6/100K
Assault293.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,611.4/100K
18% below US avg
Burglary135.8/100K
Theft1,345.2/100K
Vehicle Theft128.6/100K
Arson1.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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