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Is Princeton, Texas Safe?

Population 43,524 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Princeton is a smaller community of 43,524 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 225.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,291 per 100K.

Princeton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPrincetonTexas AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.3315.6363.8
Property Crime Rate1958.62077.31,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1291.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate181.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

225.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

299/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1959/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Princeton

Violent crime in Princeton is below the national average. The rate of 299.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1958.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,291 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Princeton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary354
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,291
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft181
057% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Princeton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Princeton
299.3
State
315.6
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Princeton
1958.6
State
2077.3
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Princeton Safety

Is Princeton safe?
Not especially. Princeton earns a C with a crime rate of 225.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Princeton?
225.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1958.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Princeton safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Princeton's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,291 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Princeton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Princeton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Princeton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Princeton?
Crime rates have held steady in Princeton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Princeton compare to other cities in Texas?
Below average for the state. Princeton ranks behind about 78% of Texas cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Princeton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Princeton?
Bad. A C grade and 225.8 per-thousand rate put Princeton below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 299 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Princeton?
299.3 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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