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Crime & Safety in Plainfield, NJ

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

Plainfield has a violent crime rate of 380 per 100,000 residents, 0% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 191.8 per 100,000, robbery at 178.0, rape at 4.0. The murder rate is 5.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,592 per 100,000, 19% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,200, burglary at 277, vehicle theft at 115 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 Violent379.6/100K
0% below US avg
Murder5.9/100K
6% below US avg
Rape4.0/100K
Robbery178.0/100K
Assault191.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,591.7/100K
19% below US avg
Burglary276.8/100K
Theft1,200.2/100K
Vehicle Theft114.7/100K
Arson19.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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