The crime rate in Peru, NE is significantly lower than the US average. Violent crime in Peru is only 9.2 compared to 22.7 across the US, and property crime is 15.3 compared to 35.4 nationwide. This means that Peru is a relatively safe place to live compared to other places in the US, making it an attractive option for those looking for some peace of mind.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Peru violent crime is 9.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Peru property crime is 15.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Peru, Nebraska does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Auburn, Nebraska. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Auburn, Nebraska. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.