Crime & Safety in Princeton, NJ

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

Princeton has a violent crime rate of 49 per 100,000 residents, 87% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 32.4 per 100,000, robbery at 16.2, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 723 per 100,000, 63% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 636, burglary at 81, vehicle theft at 6 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 Violent48.6/100K
87% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery16.2/100K
Assault32.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property723.1/100K
63% below US avg
Burglary81.1/100K
Theft635.6/100K
Vehicle Theft6.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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