Cities / Princeton, NJ / Safest
The safest neighborhoods in Princeton, NJ
What makes up this score?Ranked from the 7 Princeton, NJ areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Western SectionPrincetonViolent crime rates are virtually zero and property crime is exceptionally low compared to state and national averages.96Go
- 2Institute AreaPrincetonViolent and property crime rates are among the lowest in the state and country96Go
- 3Princeton RidgePrincetonExceptionally low violent and property crime rates well below state and national benchmarks.96Go
- 4Cedar Grove (Princeton)PrincetonNear-negligible violent crime rate and exceptionally low property crime levels.95Go
- 5Littlebrook AreaPrincetonVirtually nonexistent violent crime and exceptionally low property crime rates.95Go
- 6Riverside AreaPrincetonExtremely low violent and property crime rates compared to national and state benchmarks94Go
- 7Witherspoon-JacksonPrincetonViolent crime rates are near zero and overall crime is far below national and state averages89Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.