Plainfield, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Plainfield Police Department serves the city of Plainfield, NJ in Union County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,419 violent crimes and 3,936 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 142.4 per 100k residents, which is 34.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 166.1 per 100k, 1.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 DAnnual Rate142.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,419 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents702 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,936 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents513 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate133.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,061 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 142.4 | D | 4419 | 106.2 | +34.0% |
| Property Crime | 166.1 | C | 3936 | 163.6 | +1.5% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 26 | 3.5 | -48.3% |
| Robbery | 9.1 | D | 569 | 5.8 | +56.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 36.5 | F | 702 | 22.3 | +64.0% |
| Burglary | 14.6 | A | 513 | 24.0 | -39.2% |
| Larceny | 133.2 | C | 3061 | 116.4 | +14.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.3 | B | 337 | 22.2 | -17.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Plainfield | 1 miles | C 96.8 | C 149.6 | Violent: 32.0% lower Property: 10.0% lower |
| Watchung | 2 miles | B 77.3 | F 633.9 | Violent: 45.7% lower Property: 281.7% higher |
| Fanwood | 2 miles | A 13.1 | A 39.3 | Violent: 90.8% lower Property: 76.4% lower |
| South Plainfield | 2 miles | A 61.8 | D 218.2 | Violent: 56.6% lower Property: 31.4% higher |
| Scotch Plains Township | 2 miles | A 8.2 | A 77.8 | Violent: 94.2% lower Property: 53.1% lower |