Peru, IL has seen a significant decrease in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to statistics, the violent crime rate in Peru is 11.4, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This can be attributed to the efforts of law enforcement and community organizations to promote safety and prevent crime. However, the property crime rate in Peru is still slightly higher than the national average, at 28.2 compared to 35.4. This could be due to the fact that Peru is a small city located near larger urban areas, making it a target for criminals. Despite this, the community of Peru continues to work towards creating a safer environment for its residents, with the ultimate goal of reducing crime even further.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Peru violent crime is 11.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Peru property crime is 28.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.