The aim of this study was to analyze the experiences and attitudes of the residents of town of Požega regarding life in the proximity of a prison and its inmates. The research was conducted online using a convenience sample of Požega residents (N = 78), primarily women, with higher or university-level education, and an average age of 40 years. The results concerning the residents' opinions about the Požega prison and its impact on life in the town showed that participants held a positive general attitude toward the prison, as well as toward specific aspects of the prison in Požega. They believe that the presence of the prison has neither increased nor decreased the positive and negative aspects of life in Požega, and the majority think the prison has brought more benefits than harm to the town. The findings regarding residents' attitudes toward inmates and the determinants of these attitudes revealed that participants had neither distinctly negative nor positive attitudes toward inmates. Their fear of crime was low, and most had not been victims of criminal acts. Trust in the criminal justice system was moderate, and higher trust was significantly associated with lower fear of crime and the absence of (in)direct experiences of serving a prison sentence. Additionally, younger age was significantly associated with a higher degree of victimization. However, socio-demographic characteristics, working in a prison, (in)direct experience of serving a prison sentence, victimization, fear of crime, and trust in the criminal justice system did not show a statistically significant contribution to explaining attitudes toward inmates.