Located in Princeton, New Jersey, the zip code 08542 has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average of 22.7. With a rate of 27.9, the community of 08542 experiences a higher number of violent incidents such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the area's property crime rate of 35.6 is similar to the national average of 35.4, indicating that theft and burglary are not as prevalent in this zip code. Despite having a slightly higher rate of violent crime, Princeton, NJ remains a relatively safe place to live with its lower than average property crime rate. The community continues to work towards reducing the rate of violent crime to make it an even safer place for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Princeton (zip 08542) violent crime is 27.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Princeton (zip 08542) property crime is 35.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Princeton, New Jersey does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hopewell borough, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hopewell borough, New Jersey. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.