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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$109,951

Cost of Crime™ for Encino, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,473 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Encino 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 Encino's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Encino is 53.20 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Encino Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Encino varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 22 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Encino, NM see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Encino, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Encino for 2025 is $109,951. This translates to approximately $940 per resident and $2,473 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.9% of the median household income in Encino. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Encino, NM:	$940
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Encino is $940 per year, which is $476 more than the national average and $105 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Encino:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $470 more than in Encino.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $529 less than in Encino

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Encino	Cost per Encino Resident
Murder	$38,229	$327
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,678	$66
Robbery	$4,931	$42
Assault	$15,486	$132
Kidnapping	$982	$8
Vehicle Theft	$6,725	$57
Burglary	$8,391	$72
Theft	$4,487	$38
Arson	$562	$5
Vandalism	$17,068	$146
Animal Cruelty	$57	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,527	$39
Identity Theft	$828	$7
Total Cost of Crime	$109,951	$940

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Encino, 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 Encino totals $296,377 ($2,533 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $406,329 ($3,473 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 Encino 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 Encino’s 117 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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Encino 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 Encino residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.609
Robbery	1.340
Rape	1.082
Murder	0.1739
Total Violent Crime	7.205 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.405
Vehicle Theft	3.712
Burglary	7.907
Arson	0.1990
Total Property Crime	19.22 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1384
Drug Crimes	5.231
Vandalism	20.42
Identity Theft	0.9148
Animal Cruelty	0.0659
Total "Other" Rate	26.77 (F)

Individual Encino Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cedarvale, NM	F	D-	D-
Pastura, NM	F	F	D-
Willard, NM	D-	D-	D+
Mc Intosh, NM	D-	D-	F
Estancia, NM	D-	D-	D-
Puerto De Luna, NM	F	F	F
Torreon, NM	D	D	D+
Manzano, NM	D-	D+	D-
Meadow Lake, NM	B	B-	B
Valencia, NM	C	C+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Encino 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
Tallapoosa, MO	C+	F	F
Ticonic, IA	D	D	D
Tibbs, MS	C-	C+	C+
Three Leagues, TX	D+	D	D
Three Lakes, MI	C+	C-	C-
Thornwood, WV	B-	B+	B+
Thompsonville, TX	B	C-	C-
The Glen, NH	B-	A-	A-
Terry Creek, TN	D	D	D
Teresita, KY	C+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Encino 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 Encino, NM average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Encino schools on SchoolGrade

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