Peru, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Peru Police Department serves the city of Peru, IN in Miami County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 196 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.1 per 100k residents, which is 91.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 9.1 | A | 196 | 106.2 | -91.4% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport | 15 miles | C 110.4 | B 143.5 | Violent: 1110.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Kokomo | 19 miles | C 122.2 | B 140.7 | Violent: 1240.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Marion | 25 miles | C 121.8 | D 225.6 | Violent: 1235.0% higher Property: N/A |
| Gas City | 30 miles | A 66.2 | A 33.1 | Violent: 625.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Huntington | 31 miles | A 23.5 | A 35.2 | Violent: 157.6% higher Property: N/A |