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Accessing public records in Plainfield, NJ

Plainfield is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Union County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Union County Sheriff's Office and Plainfield Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are New York, Newark and Jersey City.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Plainfield residents.

New Jersey Department of Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

New Jersey Department of Corrections: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

New Jersey Department of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Union County include Kean University, Prosecutor: Union County, Park Police: Union County and State Police: Union County.

Complete public record stats in Plainfield, NJ

Crime rates in Plainfield, NJ

Primary law enforecment agencies in Plainfield

Name Type County City
Union County Sheriff's Office County Union
Plainfield Police Department City Union Plainfield
On average, overall crime occurs -2% less than the national average and is solved 15% of the time. In Plainfield, Robbery is committed at a per capita rate (211.1 / 100k residents) which is 160% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Robbery occurred 114.4 times per year. And Rape occurs at a lower rate of -85% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Plainfield Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 225.9 | Last Year Count: 140 | 5-Year Average Count: 122.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 38.73%
Plainfield's per capita rate is -16% less than national rate.

-16%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 452.2 | Last Year Count: 251 | 5-Year Average Count: 245 | Solved (5yr ave): 23.51%
Plainfield's per capita rate is 19% higher than national rate.

+19%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 211.1 | Last Year Count: 104 | 5-Year Average Count: 114.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.64%
Plainfield's per capita rate is 160% higher than national rate.

+160%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 9.6 | Last Year Count: 2 | 5-Year Average Count: 5.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Plainfield's per capita rate is -12% less than national rate.

-12%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 9.2 | Last Year Count: 4 | 5-Year Average Count: 5 | Solved (5yr ave): 44%
Plainfield's per capita rate is 46% higher than national rate.

+46%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 208.9 | Last Year Count: 110 | 5-Year Average Count: 113.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 5.65%
Plainfield's per capita rate is -23% less than national rate.

-23%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 129.2 | Last Year Count: 57 | 5-Year Average Count: 70 | Solved (5yr ave): 2%
Plainfield's per capita rate is -54% less than national rate.

-54%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 1070.4 | Last Year Count: 564 | 5-Year Average Count: 580 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.28%
Plainfield's per capita rate is -24% less than national rate.

-24%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 5.9 | Last Year Count: 0 | 5-Year Average Count: 3.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 12.5%
Plainfield's per capita rate is -85% less than national rate.

-85%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 1408.6 | Last Year Count: 731 | 5-Year Average Count: 763.2 | Solved (5yr ave): 5.79%
Plainfield's per capita rate is -28% less than national rate.

-28%

Income distribution in Plainfield, NJ

The household income level of $75,000 To $100,000 is 27% more common than the national average, making up 15.5% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -30% less common than the national average, making up 12.3% of the population in Plainfield.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Plainfield is 8.1% higher than National Ave.)

3.4%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Plainfield is 3.02% higher than National Ave.)

2.5%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Plainfield is -6.93% less than National Ave.)

3.6%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Plainfield is -3.94% less than National Ave.)

3.5%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Plainfield is 17.24% higher than National Ave.)

4.5%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Plainfield is -5.09% less than National Ave.)

7.4%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Plainfield is 25.57% higher than National Ave.)

13.6%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Plainfield is 12.52% higher than National Ave.)

17.9%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Plainfield is 27.56% higher than National Ave.)

15.5%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Plainfield is 0.07% higher than National Ave.)

15.7%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Plainfield is -30.03% less than National Ave.)

12.3%

Education levels in Plainfield, NJ

Colleges in Union County

Name Type
Kean University University or College
The education level of Less Than Highschool is 105% more common than the national average, making up 22.3% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -50% less common than the national average, making up 6.6% of the population in Plainfield.

Less Than Highschool (Plainfield is 105.41% higher than National Ave.)

22.3%

Highschool (Plainfield is 45.27% higher than National Ave.)

35.4%

Some College (Plainfield is -19.99% less than National Ave.)

21.7%

Bachelors (Plainfield is -31.75% less than National Ave.)

14%

Graduate Degree (Plainfield is -50.63% less than National Ave.)

6.6%

College Or Above (Plainfield is -39.2% less than National Ave.)

20.6%

Stem Degree (Plainfield is -10.13% less than National Ave.)

38.2%

Socioeconimics in Plainfield, NJ

In Plainfield, the Limited English percent is 235% higher than the national average, making up 17.6% of the population. And Disabled percent is -32% lower than the national average, making up 8.1% of the population.

Married (Plainfield is -17.98% less than National Ave.)

36.6%

Divorced (Plainfield is -23.88% less than National Ave.)

9.3%

Never Married (Plainfield is 47.23% higher than National Ave.)

50.2%

Widowed (Plainfield is -26.32% less than National Ave.)

3.9%

Home Ownership (Plainfield is -29.99% less than National Ave.)

41.6%

Rent Burden (Plainfield is 19.45% higher than National Ave.)

35.8%

Labor Force Participation (Plainfield is 12.2% higher than National Ave.)

70%

Unemployment Rate (Plainfield is 79.63% higher than National Ave.)

10.1%

Disabled (Plainfield is -32.44% less than National Ave.)

8.1%

Poverty (Plainfield is 36.18% higher than National Ave.)

17.1%

Limited English (Plainfield is 235.54% higher than National Ave.)

17.6%

Commute Time (Plainfield is 26.12% higher than National Ave.)

32.5%

Health Uninsured (Plainfield is 195.58% higher than National Ave.)

24.3%

Demograhics in Plainfield, NJ

Hispanic (Plainfield is 164.48% higher than National Ave.)

51.3%

Black (Plainfield is 205.68% higher than National Ave.)

38.8%

Other (Plainfield is 460.56% higher than National Ave.)

33.6%

White (Plainfield is -71.98% less than National Ave.)

17.7%

Multiple (Plainfield is 17.73% higher than National Ave.)

8.4%

Asian (Plainfield is -84.11% less than National Ave.)

1%

Native (Plainfield is -32.38% less than National Ave.)

0.5%

Pacific (Plainfield is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Plainfield, NJ

Age Under 10 (Plainfield is 28.67% higher than National Ave.)

15.1%

Age 10 To 19 (Plainfield is 10.14% higher than National Ave.)

14%

Age 20s (Plainfield is 4.8% higher than National Ave.)

14.3%

Age 30s (Plainfield is 18.93% higher than National Ave.)

15.9%

Age 40s (Plainfield is 7.3% higher than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 50s (Plainfield is -6.8% less than National Ave.)

11.5%

Age 60s (Plainfield is -12.85% less than National Ave.)

9.5%

Age 70s (Plainfield is -26.32% less than National Ave.)

4.8%

Age Over 80 (Plainfield is -42.57% less than National Ave.)

2.1%

General info in Plainfield, NJ

County Name Union
Population 54,183
Population Proper 54,183
Density 3255.8
Age Median 34.10 (Plainfield is -7.65% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.63 (Plainfield is 15.5% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 59.50 (Plainfield is 13.86% higher than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 28,647.00 (Plainfield is -20.03% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 286,978.00 (Plainfield is -9.54% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 1,355.00 (Plainfield is 9.6% higher than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 35.80 (Plainfield is 19.45% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Plainfield and Union County

Name Type County City
Union County Sheriff's Office County Union
Berkeley Heights Township Police Department City Union Berkeley Heights Township
Clark Township Police Department City Union Clark Township
Cranford Township Police Department City Union Cranford Township
Elizabeth Police Department City Union Elizabeth
Fanwood Police Department City Union Fanwood
Garwood Police Department City Union Garwood
Hillside Township Police Department City Union Hillside Township
Kenilworth Police Department City Union Kenilworth
Linden Police Department City Union Linden
Mountainside Police Department City Union Mountainside
New Providence Police Department City Union New Providence
Plainfield Police Department City Union Plainfield
Rahway Police Department City Union Rahway
Roselle Police Department City Union Roselle
Roselle Park Police Department City Union Roselle Park
Scotch Plains Township Police Department City Union Scotch Plains Township
Springfield Police Department City Union Springfield
Summit Police Department City Union Summit
Union Township Police Department City Union Union Township
Westfield Police Department City Union Westfield
Winfield Township Police Department City Union Winfield Township
Kean University University or College Union
Prosecutor: Union County Other Union
Park Police: Union County Other Union
State Police: Union County State Police Union

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