Perry amassed 603 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, Perry’s arrest rate was 1,894.99 per 100,000 residents. The county of Perry is 156.42% higher than the national average of 739.02 per 100,000 residents. During that same year, 41 arrests were for violent crimes like murder, rape, and robbery. The county of Perry also experienced 151 arrests for property crimes. When compared to Benton and Cleveland, Perry is a more dangerous place to reside.
In Perry, the most common crime is larceny/theft which accounts for 123 of the arrests in a year. The second most common crime in Perry, is aggravated assault, and the third most common is burglary.
In Perry, the most violent crimes committed are murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. The county of Perry has a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Perry experienced 41 violent crimes and 151 non-violent crimes. When comparing Perry to the national average of 739.02, Perry is higher by 156.42% than the national average.
Most crimes committed in Perry are perpetrated by people between the ages of 41-50. Conversely, those committing the fewest crimes are between the ages of 21-30.