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

Crime per Capita in Eagle Nest

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

 

Eagle Nest, NM Map of Crime Rates
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D-

Overall Crime Grade™

F
C-
Other Crime Grade
F

$443,782

Cost of Crime™ for Eagle Nest, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $1,885 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Eagle Nest ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Eagle Nest's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Eagle Nest is 48.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Eagle Nest Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Eagle Nest varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Eagle Nest, NM see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Eagle Nest, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Eagle Nest for 2025 is $443,782. This translates to approximately $845 per resident and $1,885 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Eagle Nest. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Eagle Nest Compared to Other Cities?

Eagle Nest, NM: $845
Taos, NM: $1410
Paradise Hills, NM: $411
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Eagle Nest is $845 per year, which is $381 more than the national average and $10 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Eagle Nest:
  • In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $565 more than in Eagle Nest.
  • In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $434 less than in Eagle Nest

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Eagle Nest for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Eagle Nest
Cost per Eagle Nest Resident
Murder
$120,757
$230
Rape/Sexual Assault
$34,876
$66
Robbery
$18,164
$35
Assault
$94,829
$181
Kidnapping
$6,800
$13
Vehicle Theft
$29,033
$55
Burglary
$30,895
$59
Theft
$13,521
$26
Arson
$2,613
$5
Vandalism
$68,548
$131
Animal Cruelty
$285
$1
Drug Crimes
$20,015
$38
Identity Theft
$3,446
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$443,782
$845

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Eagle Nest, 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 Eagle Nest totals $1,000,570 ($1,906 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,444,352 ($2,751 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 Eagle Nest 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 northwest 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 have the same problem. Of Eagle Nest’s 525 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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Eagle Nest 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 Eagle Nest residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.289
Robbery
1.100
Rape
1.096
Murder
0.1224
Total Violent Crime
8.607 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.973
Vehicle Theft
3.571
Burglary
6.488
Arson
0.2061
Total Property Crime
15.24 (C-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2136
Drug Crimes
5.154
Vandalism
18.28
Identity Theft
0.8479
Animal Cruelty
0.0733
Total "Other" Rate
24.57 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Eagle Nest 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
A
B+
B+
C+
C
C
A-
B
B
B
B
B
B-
D
D
B-
C-
C-
B-
C+
C+
C+
B+
B+
C
D
D
B
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Eagle Nest 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 Eagle Nest, NM average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Eagle Nest schools on SchoolGrade

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