Property Crime per Capita in New Mexico
The property crime map below shows crimes per 1,000 New Mexico residents.
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Property Crime Grade |
D- |
Other Crime Grade |
F |
$474.3 million
Cost of Crime™ for New Mexico
In 2025, property crime will cost $572 per household.
Crime Grade's property crime map highlights the safest areas in New Mexico in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.
The D- grade indicates that the rate of property crime is much higher than that of the average US state. New Mexico ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of states but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to New Mexico's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.
The property crime rate in New Mexico is 27.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. New Mexico residents generally consider the southeast part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of property crime in New Mexico varies by city - ranging from 1 in 27 in the northeast cities to 1 in 59 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of New Mexico see the most incidents - about 25,101 per year. In contrast, the east part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 1,792 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in New Mexico
The total projected cost of crime in New Mexico for 2025 is $474,277,459. This translates to approximately $216 per resident and $572 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in New Mexico. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 6.3%
How Much Does Property Crime Cost in New Mexico Compared to Other States?
| New Mexico: | $216 |
|---|---|
| Washington: | $259 |
| New Hampshire: | $64 |
| USA: | $136 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in New Mexico is $216 per year, which is $80 more than the national average. Below we compare states similar to New Mexico:
- In Washington, crime costs $259 per person, which is $43 more than in New Mexico.
- In New Hampshire, crime costs $64 per person, which is $152 less than in New Mexico
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of New Mexico for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to New Mexico |
Cost per New Mexico Resident |
|---|---|---|
Vehicle Theft |
$170.6 million |
$78 |
Burglary |
$105.8 million |
$48 |
Theft |
$189.4 million |
$86 |
Arson |
$8.50 million |
$4 |
Total Cost of Property Crime |
$474,277,459 |
$216 |
The Intangible Cost of Property Crime in New Mexico
CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in New Mexico totals $0 ($0 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $474,277,459 ($216 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.Interpreting the Property Crime Maps
When interpreting the New Mexico property crime map, keep in mind that property crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the state has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate property crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which New Mexico has 1, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which New Mexico has 765, have the same problem. Of New Mexico’s 2,198,518 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.
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The table below shows which non-violent crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grade above. All property crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 New Mexico residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
16.63 |
Vehicle Theft |
5.010 |
Burglary |
5.306 |
Arson |
0.1601 |
Total Property Crime |
27.11 (D-) |
Individual New Mexico Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States
Compared to surrounding states, the rate of property crime in New Mexico is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for states close to New Mexico.
Nearby State | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | C | C+ | |
F | D- | F | |
C- | B | C | |
D+ | D+ | D | |
D+ | D+ | D+ | |
D+ | C- | C | |
B+ | A | A | |
C+ | B+ | C+ | |
D | D | D- | |
C | D | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations
New Mexico is higher versus other states of the same size for property crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.
Similar State | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D | C- | C- | |
F | F | F | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
B+ | A+ | A+ | |
A | A+ | A+ | |
C- | D+ | D+ | |
A+ | A | A | |
A- | C | C | |
C- | C- | C- |
Considering only the property crime rate, New Mexico is as safe as the national average.
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