Princeton, WV Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Princeton Police Department serves the city of Princeton, WV in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 295 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.6 per 100k residents, which is 16.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate123.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents86 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.6 | C | 295 | 106.2 | +16.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.7 | B | 86 | 22.3 | -20.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield | 0 miles | C 96.7 | C 171.9 | Violent: 21.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Hinton | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 46.3 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Beckley | 26 miles | F 217.9 | F 526.6 | Violent: 76.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Mabscott | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 78.9 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sophia | 26 miles | B 79.9 | A 79.9 | Violent: 35.3% lower Property: N/A |