FBI UCR Homicide Data — 25 recorded incidents
Perry, Ohio has recorded 25 homicides over the tracked period, with 27 victims identified.. The city ranks #184 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 8% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 2 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 36% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, knife/cutting instrument, other weapon. The highest single month on record was October 2022, with 8 homicides.
Perry's homicide rate is 61% below the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 14 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Perry Police Department, which filed 25 incident reports. The Ohio city continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.