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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$73,965

Cost of Crime™ for Bard, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $1,840 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Bard is 50.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bard Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bard varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 22 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Bard, NM see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bard, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Bard for 2025 is $73,965. This translates to approximately $948 per resident and $1,840 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Bard. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bard Compared to Other Cities?

Bard, NM:	$948
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bard is $948 per year, which is $484 more than the national average and $113 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Bard:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $462 more than in Bard.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $537 less than in Bard

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Bard	Cost per Bard Resident
Murder	$25,916	$332
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,943	$63
Robbery	$2,583	$33
Assault	$19,071	$245
Kidnapping	$679	$9
Vehicle Theft	$517	$7
Burglary	$2,960	$38
Theft	$6,954	$89
Arson	$460	$6
Vandalism	$6,961	$89
Animal Cruelty	$38	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,869	$37
Identity Theft	$15	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$73,965	$948

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bard, 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 Bard totals $201,365 ($2,582 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $275,330 ($3,530 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 Bard 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 city 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 have the same problem. Of Bard’s 78 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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Bard 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 Bard residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.514
Robbery	1.053
Rape	1.045
Murder	0.1768
Total Violent Crime	10.79 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.21
Vehicle Theft	0.4281
Burglary	4.183
Arson	0.2441
Total Property Crime	22.07 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1436
Drug Crimes	4.973
Vandalism	12.49
Identity Theft	0.0245
Animal Cruelty	0.0660
Total "Other" Rate	17.70 (D-)

Individual Bard Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Bard is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Bard.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
San Jon, NM	D-	F	D
Glenrio, TX	F	F	F
Adrian, TX	F	D-	F
Tucumcari, NM	D-	D-	D
Vega, TX	D-	D	F
Montoya, NM	D-	D	D+
Wildorado, TX	D	D	D+
Bushland, TX	A-	D+	A+
Newkirk, NM	F	F	F
Bishop Hills, TX	B+	D-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Bard is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Matinicus, ME	D-	C-	C-
Miller River, WA	D-	F	F
Rye, AZ	C+	F	F
Hail, KY	C-	B-	B-
Hager, OR	F	D-	D-
Grouse Creek, UT	F	D	D
College City, CA	F	F	F
Colony, WY	B	B+	B+
Mc Clurg, MO	D-	F	F
Sandy Bend, AR	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Bard 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 Bard, NM average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Bard schools on SchoolGrade

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