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Is Plainfield, Illinois Safe?

Population 50,043 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C+ grade for Plainfield means there's room for concern. The 195.8 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,448 per 100K.

Plainfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlainfieldIllinois AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate226.9323.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1731.12036.01,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate146.0--268.2
Theft Rate1448.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate331.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC+

195.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

227/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1731/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plainfield

Violent crime in Plainfield is below the national average. The rate of 226.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1731.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,448 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plainfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault146
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary260
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,448
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft331
01.0x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Plainfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plainfield
226.9
State
323.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plainfield
1731.1
State
2036.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Plainfield Safety

Is Plainfield safe?
It depends on where in Plainfield you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Plainfield?
195.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 226.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1731.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plainfield safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Plainfield has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plainfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plainfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plainfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plainfield?
No. Crime in Plainfield has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Plainfield compare to other cities in Illinois?
Middle of the pack for Illinois. Plainfield isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Illinois cities.
How safe is Plainfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Plainfield?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Plainfield?
226.9 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (146), robbery (49), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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