2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Princeton, NJ vs Walnut Creek, CA

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- Walnut Creek has 26% more violent crime than Princeton.
- Walnut Creek has 67% more property crime than Princeton.
 Princeton, NJWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock11.722.7
 Property Crime16.1  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Princeton, New JerseyCrime Index
 Titusville, NJ 
 The College of New Jersey, NJ 
 Washington Crossing, NJ 
 Windsor, NJ 
 Robbinsville Center, NJ 
 Pennington, NJ8.75
 Hamilton Square, NJ10.95
 Princeton, NJ12.35
 Hopewell borough, NJ12.6
 Lawrenceville, NJ12.65

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