La Libertad insecurity perception reaches 88.7 percent

Insecurity perception in the La Libertad region of Peru reached 88.7 percent in October, according to General PNP Eric Ángeles Puente, head of the La Libertad Police Region. This figure exceeds the national average of 85.6 percent.

Despite the high perception of crime, police data indicates a decrease in certain criminal activities between January and October 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Reported homicides fell by 21.83 percent, from 252 to 197. Extortion cases decreased by 25.32 percent, dropping from 3,752 to 2,802. Additionally, kidnappings fell by 28.74 percent and robberies decreased by 27.77 percent.

Data from the Peruvian Institute of Economy (IPE) notes that extortion rates in the region have seen significant long-term increases, with rates in 2026 reaching the second highest in the country. Most extortion cases are concentrated in Trujillo, Chepén, and El Porvenir, and four provinces in La Libertad remain under a state of emergency.