Princeton, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Princeton Police Department serves the city of Princeton, KY in Caldwell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 540 violent crimes and 615 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 194.0 per 100k residents, which is 82.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 97.0 per 100k, 40.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate194.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents540 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents615 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 194.0 | F | 540 | 106.2 | +82.6% |
| Property Crime | 97.0 | A | 615 | 163.6 | -40.7% |
| Rape | 16.2 | F | 12 | 3.5 | +357.2% |
| Larceny | 97.0 | B | 459 | 116.4 | -16.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddyville | 12 miles | A 40.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 79.2% lower Property: N/A |
| Marion | 19 miles | B 69.1 | A 69.1 | Violent: 64.4% lower Property: 28.7% lower |
| Cadiz | 21 miles | D 142.7 | B 142.7 | Violent: 26.5% lower Property: 47.1% higher |
| Dawson Springs | 23 miles | A 41.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.6% lower Property: N/A |
| Madisonville | 26 miles | B 73.5 | A 42.0 | Violent: 62.1% lower Property: 56.7% lower |