The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Peru, IN: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$7.31 million

Cost of Crime™ for Peru, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $919 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Peru in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Peru, IN Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Peru ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of cities but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to Peru's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Peru is 20.78 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Peru Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Peru varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 39 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 61 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Peru, IN see the most incidents - about 127 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 6 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Peru, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Peru for 2025 is $7,311,264. This translates to approximately $353 per resident and $919 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Peru. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Peru Compared to Other Cities?

Peru, IN:	$353
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Peru is $353 per year, which is $111 less than the national average and $49 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Peru:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,006 more than in Peru.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $172 less than in Peru

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Peru for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Peru	Cost per Peru Resident
Murder	$2.49 million	$120
Rape/Sexual Assault	$689,880	$33
Robbery	$312,592	$15
Assault	$1.07 million	$52
Kidnapping	$210,223	$10
Vehicle Theft	$151,135	$7
Burglary	$356,456	$17
Theft	$831,003	$40
Arson	$48,540	$2
Vandalism	$239,299	$12
Animal Cruelty	$10,530	$1
Drug Crimes	$758,988	$37
Identity Theft	$140,760	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$7,311,264	$353

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Peru, IN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Peru totals $20,254,191 ($978 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $27,565,454 ($1,331 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Peru crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Peru has 5, have the same problem. Of Peru’s 20,718 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Peru Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Peru residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.794
Robbery	0.4797
Rape	0.5492
Murder	0.0641
Total Violent Crime	2.887 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.745
Vehicle Theft	0.4711
Burglary	1.897
Arson	0.0970
Total Property Crime	10.21 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1673
Drug Crimes	4.953
Vandalism	1.617
Identity Theft	0.8778
Animal Cruelty	0.0687
Total "Other" Rate	7.683 (C+)

Individual Peru Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Peru is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Peru.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Ridgeview, IN	B+	A-	B+
Park View Heights, IN	B	B+	B+
Nead, IN	B	B-	B-
New Waverly, IN	B+	A	B
Grissom Arb, IN	B	A-	B-
Mexico, IN	B+	B-	B+
Loree, IN	B	B-	B
Bunker Hill, IN	C	C	C-
New Santa Fe, IN	A-	B-	A-
Onward, IN	A	A	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Peru is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Saugerties, NY	B+	C	C
Groves, TX	D+	D	D
Harrison, NJ	C+	C	C
Havelock, NC	D+	C-	C-
Highland, UT	A-	C	C
Jacksonville, TX	D-	D	D
Rossville, GA	C	D+	D+
Rutland, VT	D	D+	D+
Salinas, PR	D-	D-	D-
San Carlos Park, FL	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Peru is as safe as the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Peru, IN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Peru schools on SchoolGrade

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