The crime rate in Plainfield, NJ is slightly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Plainfield is 36.6, which is quite a bit higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Plainfield comes out to 33.7, which is again higher than the US average of 35.4. This suggests that residents of Plainfield may want to take extra precautions when it comes to their safety and security as the crime rate in this town is slightly elevated relative to other areas across the nation.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Plainfield violent crime is 36.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Plainfield property crime is 33.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.