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Crime & Safety in Princeton, WV

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

Princeton has a violent crime rate of 761 per 100,000 residents, 100% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 636.5 per 100,000, robbery at 62.1, rape at 31.1. The murder rate is 31.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,493 per 100,000, 78% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,468, burglary at 931, vehicle theft at 93 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Princeton receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent760.6/100K
100% above US avg
Murder31.1/100K
393% above US avg
Rape31.1/100K
Robbery62.1/100K
Assault636.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,492.7/100K
78% above US avg
Burglary931.4/100K
Theft2,468.2/100K
Vehicle Theft93.1/100K
Arson62.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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