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Huanchaco, Peru: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 4 out of 10 Above average crime
4/10 in Peru · 3/10 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: 5,159 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 | 325 | 315.3 | 633.6 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 92 | 89.3 | 155.8 |
| Robo: theft with violence or threats. | |||
| Extortion | 61 | 59.2 | 67.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft | 372 | 360.9 | 519.9 |
| Hurto: theft without violence or threats. | |||
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 70 | 67.9 | 114.1 |
Source: Ministerio del Interior (Perú), updated 26 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to July 2026)
| Violence | 328 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 153 |
| Theft and burglary | 372 |
| Other | 70 |
Questions about crime in Huanchaco
- Is Huanchaco safe?
- Huanchaco: Safety 4 out of 10 (Above average crime). 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).
- What is the crime rate in Huanchaco?
- Huanchaco: Weighted crime: 5,159 per 100,000 people (12 months to July 2026).
Other places nearby
- La Esperanza 4/10
- El Porvenir 3/10
- Florencia de Mora 3/10
- Trujillo 1/10
- Victor Larco Herrera 5/10
- Moche 3/10
- Santiago de Cao 4/10
- Laredo 5/10
