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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.92 million

Cost of Crime™ for Clayton, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,383 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Clayton ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Clayton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Clayton is 52.85 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Clayton Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Clayton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Clayton, NM see the most incidents - about 41 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Clayton, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Clayton for 2025 is $2,917,735. This translates to approximately $1,021 per resident and $2,383 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.8% of the median household income in Clayton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Clayton, NM:	$1021
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Clayton is $1,021 per year, which is $556 more than the national average and $186 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Clayton:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $389 more than in Clayton.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $610 less than in Clayton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Clayton	Cost per Clayton Resident
Murder	$1.14 million	$400
Rape/Sexual Assault	$164,434	$58
Robbery	$96,538	$34
Assault	$583,545	$204
Kidnapping	$31,452	$11
Vehicle Theft	$67,739	$24
Burglary	$186,439	$65
Theft	$202,797	$71
Arson	$13,209	$5
Vandalism	$316,462	$111
Animal Cruelty	$1,501	$1
Drug Crimes	$97,626	$34
Identity Theft	$11,884	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,917,735	$1,021

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Clayton, 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 Clayton totals $8,554,497 ($2,992 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,472,232 ($4,013 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 Clayton 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 central part of the city 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, of which Clayton has 3, have the same problem. Of Clayton’s 2,859 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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Clayton 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 Clayton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.107
Robbery	1.073
Rape	0.9486
Murder	0.2129
Total Violent Crime	9.342 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.70
Vehicle Theft	1.530
Burglary	7.190
Arson	0.1913
Total Property Crime	22.61 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1814
Drug Crimes	4.616
Vandalism	15.49
Identity Theft	0.5370
Animal Cruelty	0.0710
Total "Other" Rate	20.90 (F)

Individual Clayton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Texline, TX	D	D	D
Grenville, NM	F	F	D+
Felt, OK	D-	C-	D
Sofia, NM	F	F	D+
Kerrick, TX	F	F	F
Gladstone, NM	D-	F	D
Stratford, TX	D-	D-	D-
Texhoma, OK	D-	D+	D-
Texhoma, TX	F	F	F
Maxwell, NM	D	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Clayton is higher 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
Woodville, OH	A	D-	D-
Powderly, TX	C	D+	D+
Perryopolis, PA	B+	C	C
Norco, LA	C-	D	D
New Madrid, MO	D	D-	D-
St. Louisville, OH	B	B+	B+
Montrose, PA	B	C	C
Medford, MN	C+	B	B
Malabar, FL	A+	A-	A-
Gloucester Courthouse, VA	B	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Clayton 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 Clayton, NM average SchoolGrade of F, with 16% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Clayton schools on SchoolGrade

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