Princeton, MN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Princeton Police Department serves the city of Princeton, MN in Mille Lacs, Sherburne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 190 violent crimes and 678 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.6 per 100k residents, which is 65.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 73.2 per 100k, 55.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents678 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents602 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime36.6A190106.2-65.6%
Property Crime73.2A678163.6-55.3%
Aggravated Assault18.3B2422.3-17.8%
Larceny73.2A602116.4-37.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Isle 0 miles
F 240.7
B 120.3
Violent: 557.9% higher
Property: 64.5% higher
Onamia 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 128.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 75.2% higher
Milaca 12 miles
A 65.3
A 32.6
Violent: 78.4% higher
Property: 55.4% lower
Braham 30 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Isanti 30 miles
N/A 0.0
A 81.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 11.2% higher