Princeton, TX Crime


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The crime rate in Princeton, TX is generally lower than the US average. The violent crime rate in Princeton, TX is 19.3, which is approximately 3.4 points lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Princeton, TX is 25.4, significantly lower than the national average of 35.4. Therefore, while there may still be areas or times where people should take precautions and be aware of their surroundings, it appears that overall crime rates in Princeton, TX are relatively low when compared to other areas of the United States.

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

Princeton violent crime is 19.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Princeton property crime is 25.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Princeton, TX Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2001421.80112.50309.31181.1253.1815.5112.5
2002330.40027.5302.91431.7330.4991.2110.1
2003317026.426.4264.12482.8607.51690.4184.9
200451.900051.92180.1285.51687207.6
2005399.20149.749.9199.63542.9598.82594.8349.3
2006378.1070.970.9236.33828874.32646.5307.2
2007138.4019.80118.62926.6632.82155.4138.4
2008312.9082.349.4181.22635592.91976.365.9
2009276.10153.40122.71917.5490.91395.930.7
2010173.5057.80115.72284.66941503.886.8
2011215.8043.214.4158.31784.2273.41467.643.2
2012264.8055.727.9181.21435.5292.7110141.8
20130260104.11509.6468.595091.1
2014288.7062.825.1200.81267.6263.6978.925.1
2015270.7094.211.8164.81165.4247.2906.411.8
2016201.6010.610.6180.41994.5212.21729.353
2017342.310.180.510.1241.62003.2161.11791.850.3
2018176.8074.427.974.41702.5130.21460.6111.6

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Fairview, TX128.3449.28,64862019
Melissa, TX62.5678.911,19582019
McKinney, TX143.1993.4200,61592019
Farmersville, TX200.31,202.13,48192019
Wylie, TX69.9719.938,693102019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Melissa, TX62.5678.911,19582019
Anna, TX118.0885.11,811112019
Murphy, TX42.9500.915,497132019
Sachse, TX48.3687.121,172152019
Prosper, TX56.4878.512,501172019

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Over 12 years ago

Princeton, TX is an extremely small, country town. Although small, it is up and coming. Although I am more of a city gal, what I love most about Princeton is that the  More

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This town is full of crime and the Chief doesnt care,they dont press charges on people tp keep the crime rate numbers low.I am sorry I ever moved here,the schools fudge  More

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I love the people in this town and I have been assured that things are beginning to change. Many new people are moving in, but growth is often painful and takes time.   More

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