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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$244,652

Cost of Crime™ for Cordova, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,950 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Cordova ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of cities but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to Cordova's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cordova is 79.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cordova Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cordova varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 12 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 13 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Cordova, NM see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cordova, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Cordova for 2025 is $244,652. This translates to approximately $1,439 per resident and $2,950 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 8.4% of the median household income in Cordova. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Cordova, NM:	$1439
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cordova is $1,439 per year, which is $975 more than the national average and $604 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cordova:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $29 less than in Cordova.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $1,028 less than in Cordova

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cordova	Cost per Cordova Resident
Murder	$78,186	$460
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,226	$78
Robbery	$21,136	$124
Assault	$43,128	$254
Kidnapping	$4,510	$27
Vehicle Theft	$20,703	$122
Burglary	$11,712	$69
Theft	$24,757	$146
Arson	$1,136	$7
Vandalism	$17,817	$105
Animal Cruelty	$114	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,292	$43
Identity Theft	$935	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$244,652	$1,439

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cordova, 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 Cordova totals $604,114 ($3,554 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $848,766 ($4,993 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 Cordova 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, of which Cordova has 1, have the same problem. Of Cordova’s 170 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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Cordova 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 Cordova residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.834
Robbery	3.953
Rape	1.283
Murder	0.2447
Total Violent Crime	14.31 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	28.12
Vehicle Theft	7.864
Burglary	7.596
Arson	0.2767
Total Property Crime	43.86 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4375
Drug Crimes	5.799
Vandalism	14.67
Identity Theft	0.7105
Animal Cruelty	0.0904
Total "Other" Rate	21.71 (F)

Individual Cordova Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rio Chiquito, NM	F	F	D-
Truchas, NM	D-	F	D-
Chimayo, NM	F	F	D-
Cundiyo, NM	F	F	F
La Puebla, NM	F	F	D-
Ojo Sarco, NM	D	D-	D+
El Valle, NM	F	F	F
Santa Cruz, NM	F	D-	F
Chamisal, NM	F	F	F
Canoncito, NM	D-	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cordova 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
Cobbtown, FL	A+	A+	A+
Popes Creek, MD	D+	D-	D-
Vaughn Hollow, RI	A-	A+	A+
Vesper, NY	A+	A-	A-
Vicksburg, AZ	F	F	F
Victory Lakes, NJ	A	A-	A-
Coxburg, MS	C	A	A
Coryell, TX	C-	D-	D-
Cornucopia, WI	F	F	F
Cornish Flat, NH	B+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Cordova is less safe than 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 Cordova, NM average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cordova schools on SchoolGrade

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