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Is Peru, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,962 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,962, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Peru earns a D+ with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,928 per 100K.

Peru Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPeruIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate213.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2259.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate125.0--268.2
Theft Rate1928.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate547.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

214/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2260/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Peru

Violent crime in Peru is well below the national average. The rate of 213.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2259.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,928 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Peru Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault125
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary345
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,928
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft547
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Peru Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peru
213.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Peru
2259.9
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Peru Safety

Is Peru safe?
Not especially. Peru earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Peru?
247.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 213.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2259.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Peru safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Peru's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,928 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Peru?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Peru generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Peru police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Peru?
Crime rates have held steady in Peru, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Peru compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Peru ranks behind about 70% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Peru to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Peru?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.3 per-thousand rate put Peru below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 214 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Peru?
213.5 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (125), robbery (51), and murder (5.0) 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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