Princeton, TX Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Princeton Police Department serves the city of Princeton, TX in Collin County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 822 violent crimes and 763 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 76.4 per 100k residents, which is 28.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.8 per 100k, 58.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate76.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents822 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents763 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 76.4 | B | 822 | 106.2 | -28.0% |
| Property Crime | 68.8 | A | 763 | 163.6 | -58.0% |
| Rape | 7.6 | F | 60 | 3.5 | +116.0% |
| Robbery | 11.5 | F | 20 | 5.8 | +97.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.8 | A | 79 | 22.3 | -82.8% |
| Burglary | 3.8 | A | 83 | 24.0 | -84.1% |
| Larceny | 61.1 | A | 612 | 116.4 | -47.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 65 | 22.2 | -82.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney | 0 miles | A 51.2 | A 75.2 | Violent: 32.9% lower Property: 9.4% higher |
| Melissa | 0 miles | A 31.1 | A 13.3 | Violent: 59.3% lower Property: 80.6% lower |
| Lavon | 0 miles | A 64.0 | B 115.2 | Violent: 16.3% lower Property: 67.5% higher |
| Fairview | 0 miles | A 27.1 | C 180.7 | Violent: 64.5% lower Property: 162.6% higher |
| Anna | 0 miles | A 47.4 | A 69.3 | Violent: 38.0% lower Property: 0.7% higher |