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

Crime per Capita in Avalon

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Avalon.

 

Avalon, Albuquerque, NM Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C
Other Crime Grade
D

$2.96 million

Cost of Crime™ for Avalon, Albuquerque, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,234 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Avalon 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 Avalon, Albuquerque, NM Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Avalon ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of neighborhoods but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Avalon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Avalon is 54.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Avalon Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Avalon varies by area - ranging from 1 in 18 in the south areas to 1 in 19 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Avalon, Albuquerque, NM see the most incidents - about 48 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Avalon, Albuquerque, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Avalon for 2025 is $2,964,665. This translates to approximately $834 per resident and $2,234 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Avalon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Avalon Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Avalon, Albuquerque, NM: $834
Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM: $591
Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: $544
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Avalon is $834 per year, which is $370 more than the national average and $1 less than Albuquerque's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Avalon:
  • In Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $591 per person, which is $243 less than in Avalon.
  • In Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $544 per person, which is $290 less than in Avalon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Avalon for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Avalon
Cost per Avalon Resident
Murder
$301,032
$85
Rape/Sexual Assault
$190,934
$54
Robbery
$87,544
$25
Assault
$978,766
$275
Kidnapping
$174,365
$49
Vehicle Theft
$429,631
$121
Burglary
$96,930
$27
Theft
$266,727
$75
Arson
$12,308
$3
Vandalism
$311,092
$88
Animal Cruelty
$1,606
$0
Drug Crimes
$81,503
$23
Identity Theft
$32,225
$9
Total Cost of Crime
$2,964,665
$834

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Avalon, Albuquerque, 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 Avalon totals $3,209,647 ($903 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $6,174,312 ($1,738 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 Avalon 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 southwest part of the neighborhood has more 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 have the same problem. Of Avalon’s 3,553 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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Avalon 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 Avalon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
9.592
Robbery
0.7833
Rape
0.8863
Murder
0.0451
Total Violent Crime
11.31 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.50
Vehicle Theft
7.809
Burglary
3.008
Arson
0.1434
Total Property Crime
25.46 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.8094
Drug Crimes
3.101
Vandalism
12.26
Identity Theft
1.172
Animal Cruelty
0.0611
Total "Other" Rate
17.40 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B-
B-
B
F
D-
D-
B+
B
A-
C
C
C
D
F
D+
C+
C-
B
D-
F
D
B-
C+
B+
C
C-
B-
C-
D+
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Avalon is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A+
A-
A-
A
B+
B+
B-
B
B
A+
A+
A+
D-
F
F
B-
B+
B+
B+
B
B
A
B
B
F
F
F
B+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Avalon 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 Avalon, Albuquerque, NM average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Avalon schools on SchoolGrade

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