In recent years, the small town of Princeton, IA has been plagued by crime. According to statistics, violent crime in Princeton is relatively low at 6.5, compared to the national average of 22.7. However, property crime rates are still a cause for concern, with a reported rate of 7 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel safer from violent crime, they still face a significant risk of having their personal property stolen or damaged. The community is working to address these issues and improve safety for its residents. With a relatively low violent crime rate, Princeton remains a relatively peaceful town, but efforts must be made to continue lowering the rates of both violent and property crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Princeton violent crime is 6.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Princeton property crime is 7.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.