Princeton, NJ Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Princeton Police Department serves the city of Princeton, NJ in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 316 violent crimes and 1,122 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.8 per 100k residents, which is 81.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 59.3 per 100k, 63.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 40 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.8 | A | 316 | 106.2 | -81.4% |
| Property Crime | 59.3 | A | 1122 | 163.6 | -63.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.3 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -85.2% |
| Burglary | 3.3 | A | 134 | 24.0 | -86.3% |
| Larceny | 56.0 | A | 928 | 116.4 | -51.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 40 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Jewish | 5 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 13 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown | 6 miles | B 85.3 | A 51.2 | Violent: 331.7% higher Property: 13.6% lower |
| Hopewell | 6 miles | A 52.7 | A 52.7 | Violent: 166.8% higher Property: 11.1% lower |
| Hopewell Township | 6 miles | A 51.6 | A 45.8 | Violent: 161.0% higher Property: 22.7% lower |
| West Windsor Township | 6 miles | A 13.4 | B 137.8 | Violent: 32.0% lower Property: 132.5% higher |
| Pennington | 7 miles | A 35.9 | A 35.9 | Violent: 81.6% higher Property: 39.5% lower |