Princeton, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Princeton Police Department serves the city of Princeton, IL in Bureau County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 288 violent crimes and 600 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.3 per 100k residents, which is 22.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 104.3 per 100k, 36.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate130.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate104.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents600 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents547 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.3 | D | 288 | 106.2 | +22.7% |
| Property Crime | 104.3 | A | 600 | 163.6 | -36.3% |
| Larceny | 78.2 | B | 547 | 116.4 | -32.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.1 | C | 21 | 22.2 | +17.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buda | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ladd | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Spring Valley | 14 miles | D 129.3 | A 18.5 | Violent: 0.8% lower Property: 82.3% lower |
| Peru | 18 miles | A 41.3 | C 154.7 | Violent: 68.3% lower Property: 48.4% higher |
| La Salle | 19 miles | A 42.8 | A 42.8 | Violent: 67.2% lower Property: 59.0% lower |