North Plainfield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The North Plainfield Police Department serves the city of North Plainfield, NJ in Somerset County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,250 violent crimes and 1,574 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.8 per 100k residents, which is 8.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.6 per 100k, 8.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 16 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.8 | C | 1250 | 106.2 | -8.9% |
| Property Crime | 149.6 | C | 1574 | 163.6 | -8.6% |
| Rape | 8.8 | F | 32 | 3.5 | +148.8% |
| Robbery | 4.4 | B | 118 | 5.8 | -24.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.8 | A | 68 | 22.3 | -60.5% |
| Burglary | 17.6 | B | 136 | 24.0 | -26.8% |
| Larceny | 118.8 | C | 1311 | 116.4 | +2.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.2 | A | 122 | 22.2 | -40.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 16 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 1 miles | D 142.4 | C 166.1 | Violent: 47.1% higher Property: 11.1% higher |
| Watchung | 1 miles | B 77.3 | F 633.9 | Violent: 20.1% lower Property: 323.8% higher |
| Scotch Plains Township | 3 miles | A 8.2 | A 77.8 | Violent: 91.5% lower Property: 47.9% lower |
| South Plainfield | 3 miles | A 61.8 | D 218.2 | Violent: 36.2% lower Property: 45.9% higher |
| Fanwood | 3 miles | A 13.1 | A 39.3 | Violent: 86.5% lower Property: 73.7% lower |