1Huaraz
Huaraz, Peru: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 1 out of 10 High crime
1/10 in Peru · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 1615 places in the same country (10 = lowest crime). 3 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 16,774 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by Ministerio del Interior (Perú) (12 months to July 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | |||
| Violence against women and family members | 916 | 1,284.3 | 633.6 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 117 | 164 | 155.8 |
| Robo: theft with violence or threats. | |||
| Extortion | 56 | 78.5 | 67.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft | 635 | 890.3 | 519.9 |
| Hurto: theft without violence or threats. | |||
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 150 | 210.3 | 114.1 |
Source: Ministerio del Interior (Perú), updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to July 2026)
| Violence | 916 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 173 |
| Theft and burglary | 635 |
| Other | 150 |
Other places nearby
- Independencia 5/10
- Jangas 5/10
- Tarica 5/10
- Pariacoto 7/10
- Marcara 5/10
- Chavin de Huantar 5/10
- Carhuaz 1/10
- San Marcos 4/10
