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Crime & Safety in Princeton, NJ

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Princeton has a violent crime rate of 32 per 100,000 residents, 92% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 28.5 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 3.2. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 753 per 100,000, 62% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 601, burglary at 142, vehicle theft at 9 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Princeton receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Princeton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent31.6/100K
92% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape3.2/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault28.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property752.9/100K
62% below US avg
Burglary142.4/100K
Theft601.1/100K
Vehicle Theft9.5/100K
Arson12.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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