Peru, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Peru Police Department serves the city of Peru, IL in Bureau, La Salle County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 210 violent crimes and 620 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.3 per 100k residents, which is 61.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 154.7 per 100k, 5.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate41.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents210 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate154.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents620 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate154.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.3 | A | 210 | 106.2 | -61.2% |
| Property Crime | 154.7 | C | 620 | 163.6 | -5.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.3 | A | 34 | 22.3 | -53.7% |
| Larceny | 154.7 | D | 581 | 116.4 | +32.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle | 2 miles | A 42.8 | A 42.8 | Violent: 3.7% higher Property: 72.3% lower |
| Spring Valley | 4 miles | D 129.3 | A 18.5 | Violent: 213.4% higher Property: 88.1% lower |
| Oglesby | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Leland | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Marseilles | 12 miles | D 147.7 | A 42.2 | Violent: 258.1% higher Property: 72.7% lower |