Crime & Safety in Princeton

Princeton's crime profile runs genuinely, substantially favorable relative to national and New Jersey benchmarks, particularly for property crime.

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A genuinely low property-crime rate

NeighborhoodScout puts Princeton's property-crime rate at approximately 0.72%, with roughly 1-in-70 odds of property-crime victimization in a given year -- genuinely favorable relative to national and statewide benchmarks.

Violent-crime data not independently confirmed this pass

This record did not independently confirm a comparably sourced violent-crime rate for Princeton specifically this pass -- confirm current, comprehensive crime data directly with Princeton Police.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.