Plainfield, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Plainfield Police Department serves the city of Plainfield, IL in Kendall, Will County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 595 violent crimes and 1,214 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.6 per 100k residents, which is 75.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.7 per 100k, 63.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.6 | A | 595 | 106.2 | -75.9% |
| Property Crime | 59.7 | A | 1214 | 163.6 | -63.5% |
| Burglary | 29.8 | D | 141 | 24.0 | +24.2% |
| Larceny | 21.3 | A | 969 | 116.4 | -81.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 101 | 22.2 | -61.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher | 0 miles | A 42.9 | A 64.4 | Violent: 67.8% higher Property: 7.9% higher |
| Frankfort | 0 miles | A 38.4 | A 38.4 | Violent: 49.9% higher Property: 35.8% lower |
| Peotone | 0 miles | A 47.8 | A 23.9 | Violent: 86.8% higher Property: 60.0% lower |
| Manhattan | 0 miles | A 18.6 | A 55.7 | Violent: 27.4% lower Property: 6.7% lower |
| Elwood | 0 miles | B 91.6 | A 91.6 | Violent: 258.0% higher Property: 53.4% higher |