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Is North Plainfield, New Jersey Safe?

Population 22,879 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,879, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. North Plainfield earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,288 per 100K.

North Plainfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorth PlainfieldNew Jersey AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.8303.7363.8
Property Crime Rate2044.02034.11,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate247.0--268.2
Theft Rate1288.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate352.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

387/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2044/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for North Plainfield

Violent crime in North Plainfield is close to the national average. The rate of 386.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2044.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,288 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

North Plainfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault247
092% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,288
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft352
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How North Plainfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Plainfield
386.8
State
303.7
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

North Plainfield
2044.0
State
2034.1
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Plainfield Safety

Is North Plainfield safe?
Not especially. North Plainfield earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in North Plainfield?
243.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2044.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is North Plainfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. North Plainfield's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,288 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in North Plainfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in North Plainfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the North Plainfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in North Plainfield?
No. Crime in North Plainfield has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does North Plainfield compare to other cities in New Jersey?
Below average for the state. North Plainfield ranks behind about 83% of New Jersey cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is North Plainfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in North Plainfield?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.1 per-thousand rate put North Plainfield below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 387 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in North Plainfield?
386.8 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (247), robbery (63), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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