Plainfield, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Plainfield Police Department serves the city of Plainfield, IN in Hendricks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,336 violent crimes and 3,086 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.3 per 100k residents, which is 28.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 128.1 per 100k, 21.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 BHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.3 | B | 1336 | 106.2 | -28.1% |
| Property Crime | 128.1 | B | 3086 | 163.6 | -21.7% |
| Homicide | 2.7 | F | 4 | 0.5 | +412.4% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 53 | 3.5 | -22.8% |
| Robbery | 2.7 | A | 39 | 5.8 | -53.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 147 | 22.3 | -87.7% |
| Burglary | 13.6 | A | 285 | 24.0 | -43.3% |
| Larceny | 100.9 | B | 2465 | 116.4 | -13.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.6 | A | 332 | 22.2 | -38.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | 4 miles | A 69.0 | C 166.4 | Violent: 9.6% lower Property: 29.8% higher |
| Mooresville | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Danville | 8 miles | A 27.0 | A 99.2 | Violent: 64.6% lower Property: 22.6% lower |
| Speedway | 9 miles | D 147.4 | F 280.0 | Violent: 93.1% higher Property: 118.5% higher |
| Brownsburg | 9 miles | A 43.4 | A 43.4 | Violent: 43.2% lower Property: 66.1% lower |