Perry township, located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Perry township is 10.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of this small, tight-knit community can feel relatively safe in their homes and neighborhoods. However, property crime is slightly higher in Perry township, with a rate of 18.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the township's proximity to larger cities and its rural, wooded areas, making it a target for theft and vandalism. Despite this, Perry township remains a peaceful and close-knit community, with a strong sense of community and a lower crime rate than many other areas in the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Perry township (Jefferson County) violent crime is 10.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Perry township (Jefferson County) property crime is 18.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Perry township (Jefferson County), Pennsylvania does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.