Peru, KS has consistently had a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Peru is 11.2, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Peru can feel relatively safe in their community knowing that the likelihood of becoming a victim of a violent crime is lower than in other parts of the country. Similarly, the property crime rate in Peru is 21.4, significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. This is a positive reflection of the efforts made by local law enforcement and community members to maintain safety and security in Peru. However, it is important to note that even with these relatively low crime rates, precautions should always be taken to ensure the safety of oneself and one's property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Peru violent crime is 11.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Peru property crime is 21.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Peru, Kansas does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Sedan, Kansas. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Sedan, Kansas. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.