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Is Perry, Georgia Safe?

Population 25,699 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Perry is a smaller community of 25,699 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 240.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,332 per 100K.

Perry Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPerryGeorgia AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate241.8320.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2161.02019.41,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate143.0--268.2
Theft Rate1332.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

240.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

242/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2161/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Perry

Violent crime in Perry is below the national average. The rate of 241.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2161.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,332 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Perry Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault143
053% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary415
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,332
095% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Perry Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perry
241.8
State
320.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Perry
2161.0
State
2019.4
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Perry Safety

Is Perry safe?
Not especially. Perry earns a C- with a crime rate of 240.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Perry?
240.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 241.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2161.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Perry safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Perry's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,332 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Perry?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Perry generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Perry police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Perry?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Perry's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Perry compare to other cities in Georgia?
Below average for the state. Perry ranks behind about 80% of Georgia cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Perry to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Perry?
Bad. A C- grade and 240.3 per-thousand rate put Perry below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 242 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Perry?
241.8 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (143), robbery (40), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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