Safest Cities in New Mexico 2024
Average Crime Rate
National Average
Combined Population
Overview: Safest Cities in New Mexico
These 8 cities have the lowest crime rates in New Mexico, based on 2024 FBI data. The safest cities average just 4,241 crimes per 100,000 residents — -54% below the national average of 2,752.
The top 3 safest cities are Clovis (NM, crime rate: 1,889), Carlsbad (NM, crime rate: 3,316), and Roswell (NM, crime rate: 3,359).
Full Rankings
| # | City | State | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clovis | NM | 37,316 | 1,889.3 | 273.3 | 1,615.9 | 65/100 |
| 2 | Carlsbad | NM | 31,243 | 3,315.9 | 524.9 | 2,791.0 | 39/100 |
| 3 | Roswell | NM | 46,677 | 3,359.3 | 850.5 | 2,508.7 | 38/100 |
| 4 | Farmington | NM | 46,150 | 3,415.0 | 955.6 | 2,459.4 | 37/100 |
| 5 | Hobbs | NM | 38,972 | 4,544.3 | 792.9 | 3,751.4 | 17/100 |
| 6 | Las Cruces | NM | 115,977 | 5,594.2 | 720.8 | 4,873.4 | 1/100 |
| 7 | Albuquerque | NM | 558,745 | 5,810.9 | 1,182.1 | 4,628.8 | 1/100 |
| 8 | Santa Fe | NM | 89,652 | 5,998.8 | 842.2 | 5,156.6 | 1/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in New Mexico?
Clovis, NM is the safest city in New Mexico with a total crime rate of 1,889.3 per 100,000 residents in 2024.
How are the safest cities determined?
Cities are ranked by total crime rate (violent + property crime) per 100,000 residents using 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data. Only cities with 25,000+ residents are included.
What crime rate is considered safe?
Cities on this list average 4,241 crimes per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 2,752. Generally, a rate under 2,000 per 100K is considered low.