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

Crime per Capita in Carlsbad North

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

 

Carlsbad North, NM Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A-
Other Crime Grade
B-

$774,127

Cost of Crime™ for Carlsbad North, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $1,316 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Carlsbad North ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Carlsbad North's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Carlsbad North is 17.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Carlsbad North Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Carlsbad North varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 62 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Carlsbad North, NM see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Carlsbad North, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Carlsbad North for 2025 is $774,127. This translates to approximately $574 per resident and $1,316 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Carlsbad North. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Carlsbad North Compared to Other Cities?

Carlsbad North, NM: $574
Taos, NM: $1410
Paradise Hills, NM: $411
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Carlsbad North is $574 per year, which is $110 more than the national average and $261 less than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Carlsbad North:
  • In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $836 more than in Carlsbad North.
  • In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $163 less than in Carlsbad North

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Carlsbad North for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Carlsbad North
Cost per Carlsbad North Resident
Murder
$493,300
$366
Rape/Sexual Assault
$62,143
$46
Robbery
$13,628
$10
Assault
$33,393
$25
Kidnapping
$24,003
$18
Vehicle Theft
$17,455
$13
Burglary
$27,987
$21
Theft
$31,258
$23
Arson
$3,380
$3
Vandalism
$40,528
$30
Animal Cruelty
$255
$0
Drug Crimes
$19,716
$15
Identity Theft
$7,083
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$774,127
$574

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Carlsbad North, 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 Carlsbad North totals $3,573,168 ($2,651 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,347,295 ($3,225 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 Carlsbad North 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 Carlsbad North’s 1,348 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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Carlsbad North 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 Carlsbad North residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.8626
Robbery
0.3214
Rape
0.7603
Murder
0.1947
Total Violent Crime
2.139 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.477
Vehicle Theft
0.8362
Burglary
2.289
Arson
0.1038
Total Property Crime
7.707 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2937
Drug Crimes
1.977
Vandalism
4.208
Identity Theft
0.6788
Animal Cruelty
0.0255
Total "Other" Rate
7.184 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Carlsbad North is lower 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
C
B-
B-
F
D+
D+
B
A
A
A+
A-
A-
D-
D-
D-
B+
A
A
F
D-
D-
B
B
B
D
D-
D-
F
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Carlsbad North is safer than the New Mexico state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Carlsbad North, NM average SchoolGrade of A, with 65% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Carlsbad North schools on SchoolGrade

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