Peru, Illinois Crime Rate

2 years of data (2023–2024) · Population: 9,734

Key Insights

  • →Peru has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 226.0 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
  • →Violent crime rose 173.9% from the previous year.
  • →Safer than 35% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
  • →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.14 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
226.0
+173.9% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1664.3
162 total
vs National Avg
↓ -37%
National: 359.1

2024 Crime Breakdown

Violent Crime: 22

Murder0
Rape8
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault14

Property Crime: 162

Burglary8
Larceny-Theft152
Motor Vehicle Theft2
Arson1

Year-over-Year Comparison

YearPopulationViolent CrimeViolent RateMurdersProperty CrimeProperty Rate
20249,73422226.001621664.3
20239,698882.501701752.9

Crime Rate Trends

Murder Rate Trend

B
Safety Grade for Peru

Based on violent crime rate of 226.0 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)

Compare Peru →Illinois Overview →City Rankings →Safety Score Tool →

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population and crime profile (in different states):

Vidor, Texas →Greenwood, Arkansas →Aberdeen, North Carolina →Ellisville, Missouri →Delta, Colorado →

National Arrest Demographics

The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.

Full Arrest Demographics by Race →Racial Disparities Analysis →Crime Statistics by Race →Who Commits Crime? →

Related Analysis

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Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.