Peru, IN Crime


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Peru, Indiana has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to , the city's violent crime rate is 13.5, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Peru at 45.4, compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite this, the overall crime rate in Peru remains relatively low and the community is considered safe for residents and visitors. However, it is important to take precautions and be aware of potential property crime in the area. Overall, Peru, IN has a relatively low crime rate, providing a sense of security for those who call it home.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Peru violent crime is 13.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Peru property crime is 45.4. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Peru, IN Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
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Snowy cold weather like the north with inbred hillbillies like the south. This town is truly the worst of both worlds. Dumb, uneducated white trash is the norm, not the  More

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It's a small northern Indiana town. That's pretty much all you can say. I can't speak for the city schools, but my experience at Maconaquah was good, especially after  More

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Over 7 years ago

PERU IS A GREAT PLACE...NOT SO GREAT THO IF YOU ARE YOUNG AND LOOKING FOR A HIGH PAYING JOB...WE ARE ALMOST RETIRED...ITS A LAYED BACK TOWN...WITH ONE DYING EXPENSIVE  More

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