The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 88340, NM: Crime Maps and Statistics

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

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$3.35 million

Cost of Crime™ for 88340, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $3,445 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 88340 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.

Is 88340, NM Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 88340 ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of zip codes but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to 88340's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 88340 is 55.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 88340 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 88340 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 15 in the west areas to 1 in 24 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 88340, NM see the most incidents - about 80 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 88340, NM

The total projected cost of crime in 88340 for 2025 is $3,348,615. This translates to approximately $900 per resident and $3,445 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.4% of the median household income in 88340. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 88340 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

88340, NM:	$900
87108, NM:	$1767
87122, NM:	$353
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 88340 is $900 per year, which is $436 more than the national average and $65 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 88340:

In 87108, NM, crime costs $1,767 per person, which is $867 more than in 88340.
In 87122, NM, crime costs $353 per person, which is $547 less than in 88340

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 88340 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 88340	Cost per 88340 Resident
Murder	$923,164	$248
Rape/Sexual Assault	$188,098	$51
Robbery	$96,815	$26
Assault	$919,821	$247
Kidnapping	$35,395	$10
Vehicle Theft	$115,971	$31
Burglary	$238,850	$64
Theft	$346,381	$93
Arson	$13,862	$4
Vandalism	$345,157	$93
Animal Cruelty	$1,208	$0
Drug Crimes	$90,236	$24
Identity Theft	$33,657	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$3,348,615	$900

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 88340, NM

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 88340 totals $7,295,040 ($1,961 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,643,654 ($2,860 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 Crime Maps

When interpreting the 88340 crime map, keep in mind that 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 zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate 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 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 88340 has 2, have the same problem. Of 88340’s 3,721 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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88340 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 88340 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.607
Robbery	0.8272
Rape	0.8337
Murder	0.1320
Total Violent Crime	10.40 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.97
Vehicle Theft	2.013
Burglary	7.077
Arson	0.1543
Total Property Crime	27.22 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1569
Drug Crimes	3.278
Vandalism	12.98
Identity Theft	1.169
Animal Cruelty	0.0439
Total "Other" Rate	17.63 (D-)

Individual 88340 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 88340 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 88340.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
88314, NM	D	D-	D+
88352, NM	D-	D-	D
88343, NM	D-	D-	D-
88230, NM	C	D+	B-
88232, NM	C	C-	C
87935, NM	F	D-	F
87901, NM	D-	F	D
87942, NM	C-	D	C
88262, NM	D+	D+	D
88267, NM	D	F	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

88340 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
01375, MA	B+	B+	B+
27976, NC	D-	A	A
03860, NH	D-	C	C
80446, CO	D-	D-	D-
80422, CO	D	D+	D+
03451, NH	C+	A-	A-
03263, NH	B+	A	A
03101, NH	D-	C-	C-
02831, RI	A	A+	A+
02764, MA	A	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, 88340 is as safe as the New Mexico state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 88340, NM average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See 88340 schools on SchoolGrade

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