The crime rate in Peru, NY is significantly lower than the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Peru, NY is 9.5 compared to the US average of 22.7, and the property crime rate in Peru, NY is 23 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents of Peru generally have a much lower chance of becoming a victim of either type of crime than those living elsewhere in the United States. Despite this relatively low rate of crime, it is important for residents to remain aware of their surroundings and take precautions such as locking doors when out and about or at home.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Peru violent crime is 9.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Peru property crime is 23.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Peru, New York does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Winooski, Vermont. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Winooski, New York. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.