New Mexico Crime Rate & Safety (2024)
FBI-verified crime statistics | Population: 1,060,807 | 0 reporting agencies
Violent Crime Rate
Property Crime Rate
Total Crime Rate
New Mexico Crime Overview
In 2024, New Mexico reported a total crime rate of 5,078.6 per 100,000 residents — 85% above the national average of 2,752.3. This ranks New Mexico #50 out of 50 states (safest first).
The most elevated crime category in New Mexico is burglary at 2.5x the national rate.
Compared to the previous year, New Mexico's crime rate decreased by 5.3%, with violent crime down 7.9%.
Within the state, Los Alamos is the safest city (crime rate: 459), while Santa Fe has the highest rate (5,999).
Crime Breakdown
| Crime Type | Incidents | Rate per 100K | National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 10,273 | 968.4 | 473.3 |
| Murder | 148 | 14.0 | 6.2 |
| Rape | 670 | 63.2 | 43.4 |
| Robbery | 1,189 | 112.1 | 93.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8,258 | 778.5 | 330.0 |
| Property Crime | 43,601 | 4,110.2 | 2,279.1 |
| Burglary | 7,494 | 706.4 | 287.8 |
| Larceny-Theft | 28,110 | 2,649.9 | 1,638.9 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7,997 | 753.9 | 352.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cities in New Mexico by Crime Rate
Cities ranked from safest to most dangerous (population 10,000+).
| # | City | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Alamos | 19,609 | 459.0 | 61.2 | 91/100 |
| 2 | Clovis | 37,316 | 1,889.3 | 273.3 | 65/100 |
| 3 | Las Vegas | 12,816 | 2,122.4 | 655.4 | 61/100 |
| 4 | Artesia | 12,152 | 2,649.8 | 493.8 | 51/100 |
| 5 | Carlsbad | 31,243 | 3,315.9 | 524.9 | 39/100 |
| 6 | Roswell | 46,677 | 3,359.3 | 850.5 | 38/100 |
| 7 | Farmington | 46,150 | 3,415.0 | 955.6 | 37/100 |
| 8 | Los Lunas | 19,707 | 3,496.2 | 583.6 | 36/100 |
| 9 | Portales | 11,772 | 3,652.7 | 781.5 | 33/100 |
| 10 | Hobbs | 38,972 | 4,544.3 | 792.9 | 17/100 |
| 11 | Gallup | 20,019 | 5,399.9 | 1,503.6 | 1/100 |
| 12 | Las Cruces | 115,977 | 5,594.2 | 720.8 | 1/100 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | 558,745 | 5,810.9 | 1,182.1 | 1/100 |
| 14 | Santa Fe | 89,652 | 5,998.8 | 842.2 | 1/100 |
New Mexico Crime Rate Trends
| Year | Population | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,060,807 | 5,078.6 | 968.4 | 4,110.2 |
| 2023 | 1,048,539 | 5,363.6 | 1,051.9 | 4,311.6 |
| 2022 | 1,061,447 | 5,478.6 | 1,104.3 | 4,374.3 |
| 2021 | 1,017,467 | 5,153.4 | 1,167.7 | 3,985.7 |
| 2020 | 1,014,020 | 5,300.0 | 1,054.9 | 4,245.1 |
| 2019 | 881,512 | 6,007.5 | 1,121.3 | 4,886.3 |
New Mexico vs Neighboring States
How does New Mexico's crime rate compare to its neighbors?
| State | Total Crime Rate | Violent Crime Rate | Property Crime Rate | vs New Mexico |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 5,078.6 | 968.4 | 4,110.2 | — |
| Utah | 1,864.1 | 267.1 | 1,597.0 | -63.3% |
| Arizona | 2,420.6 | 468.3 | 1,952.3 | -52.3% |
| Texas | 2,965.7 | 467.4 | 2,498.3 | -41.6% |
| Oklahoma | 2,983.5 | 533.0 | 2,450.4 | -41.3% |
| Colorado | 3,866.0 | 609.8 | 3,256.2 | -23.9% |
Among neighboring states, Utah has the lowest crime rate (1,864 per 100K). Colorado has the highest (3,866 per 100K).