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

Crime per Capita in Cruzville

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

 

Cruzville, NM Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
D
Other Crime Grade
F

$123,925

Cost of Crime™ for Cruzville, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,375 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Cruzville ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of cities but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Cruzville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cruzville is 55.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cruzville Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cruzville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Cruzville, NM see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cruzville, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Cruzville for 2025 is $123,925. This translates to approximately $1,008 per resident and $2,375 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in Cruzville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Cruzville, NM: $1008
Taos, NM: $1410
Paradise Hills, NM: $411
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cruzville is $1,008 per year, which is $543 more than the national average and $173 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cruzville:
  • In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $402 more than in Cruzville.
  • In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $597 less than in Cruzville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cruzville for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Cruzville
Cost per Cruzville Resident
Murder
$43,691
$355
Rape/Sexual Assault
$5,883
$48
Robbery
$4,456
$36
Assault
$27,386
$223
Kidnapping
$1,575
$13
Vehicle Theft
$2,174
$18
Burglary
$11,194
$91
Theft
$7,294
$59
Arson
$534
$4
Vandalism
$14,777
$120
Animal Cruelty
$76
$1
Drug Crimes
$4,587
$37
Identity Theft
$298
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$123,925
$1,008

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cruzville, 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 Cruzville totals $326,556 ($2,655 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $450,480 ($3,662 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 Cruzville 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 Cruzville’s 123 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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Cruzville 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 Cruzville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.753
Robbery
1.152
Rape
0.7889
Murder
0.1890
Total Violent Crime
9.882 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.45
Vehicle Theft
1.141
Burglary
10.03
Arson
0.1797
Total Property Crime
22.81 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2112
Drug Crimes
5.041
Vandalism
16.82
Identity Theft
0.3134
Animal Cruelty
0.0838
Total "Other" Rate
22.47 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cruzville 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
D-
F
F
B+
B
B
A+
A
A
D+
D
D
F
F
F
A
A
A
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
D
D+
D+
C+
D-
D-

Considering only the crime rate, Cruzville 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 Cruzville, NM average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cruzville schools on SchoolGrade

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