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Plainfield, Indiana Crime Statistics

This webpage contains crime figures for Plainfield, Indiana. You can examine the breakdown of crime by type, changes to crime numbers over time, and see how Plainfield compares to similar locations. If you are interested in seeing public records resources for Plainfield, Indiana, you can click the Public Records tab at the top.

Total Crime

Between 1999 and 2008 there were 9,199 total crimes reported in Plainfield, Indiana (299 of them violent). Of the 920 crimes that occur a year in Plainfield, almost half happen less than a mile from home. On average, someone is a victim of a crime in Plainfield, Indiana every 9 hours. This includes 3 murders, 40 rapes, and nearly eight thousand thefts (including 556 motor vehicle thefts).

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Total Crime in Plainfield, Indiana (1999-2008)

Crime Trends

During the previous 10 years, crime data were available in Plainfield, Indiana for all 10 years. Over that interval, reported crime in Plainfield increased by 33 percent. Over that same time frame, violent crime increased by 73 percent. Overall, the crime numbers reveal a gradual increase in crime over the last 10 years in Plainfield. If the current trend continues, predicted crime numbers could hit more than one thousand for Plainfield, Indiana in 2009.

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Crime Trends in Plainfield, Indiana (1999-2008)

Remember that these graphs show reported crime figures and some step offs in crime numbers may be the result of changes in reporting, not actual changes in crime rates.

Crime Comparisons

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Crime rates per 1,000 population in cities like Plainfield, Indiana (1999-2008)

Visitors are cautioned against interpreting ranking data to determine 'how dangerous' a certain location is, as many factors, including episodic events, or differences in crime reporting and methodology can skew rankings. Click on the individual graph bars to see crime figures in these locations.

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Crime Data Information

Plainfield, Indiana law enforcement agencies report their statistics to the FBI UCR program. The FBI has noted the following deviations from their data quality guidelines:

  • In 2008, because of changes in the state/local agency's reporting practices, figures are not comparable to previous years' data.
For more information, and a description of the statistical methods and data algorithms used by RecordsPedia, please visit our methodology section.

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