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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$338,853

Cost of Crime™ for Hondo, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,211 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Hondo is 49.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hondo Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hondo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 19 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 21 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Hondo, NM see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hondo, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Hondo for 2025 is $338,853. This translates to approximately $1,043 per resident and $2,211 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.0% of the median household income in Hondo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Hondo, NM:	$1043
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hondo is $1,043 per year, which is $578 more than the national average and $208 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hondo:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $367 more than in Hondo.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $632 less than in Hondo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hondo	Cost per Hondo Resident
Murder	$172,835	$532
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,465	$57
Robbery	$9,515	$29
Assault	$38,320	$118
Kidnapping	$3,999	$12
Vehicle Theft	$3,608	$11
Burglary	$20,400	$63
Theft	$31,784	$98
Arson	$1,515	$5
Vandalism	$25,325	$78
Animal Cruelty	$157	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,157	$34
Identity Theft	$1,771	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$338,853	$1,043

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hondo, 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 Hondo totals $1,245,775 ($3,833 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,584,628 ($4,876 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 Hondo 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 Hondo has 1, have the same problem. Of Hondo’s 325 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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Hondo 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 Hondo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.106
Robbery	0.9308
Rape	0.9370
Murder	0.2830
Total Violent Crime	6.256 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.88
Vehicle Theft	0.7169
Burglary	6.921
Arson	0.1931
Total Property Crime	26.71 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2030
Drug Crimes	4.641
Vandalism	10.91
Identity Theft	0.7041
Animal Cruelty	0.0653
Total "Other" Rate	16.52 (D-)

Individual Hondo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
San Patricio, NM	D-	D-	D-
Glencoe, NM	D-	D-	D-
Picacho, NM	F	D-	D-
Fort Stanton, NM	D	D-	D
Ruidoso Downs, NM	D	D-	D+
Alto, NM	C+	D+	B-
Ruidoso, NM	D-	F	D
Sierra Vista, NM	B	C-	A
Ponderosa Heights, NM	D-	F	D
Roswell, NM	D	D	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hondo 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
Spicer City, CA	D-	D-	D-
Smolan, KS	C	C-	C-
Somerville, ME	A+	A+	A+
South Bethlehem, NY	A	A-	A-
South Branch, MN	B+	A-	A-
South Carrollton, KY	D	C+	C+
South Newcastle, ME	A+	A+	A+
South Oxford, NY	A-	C-	C-
South Warsaw, NY	A-	B+	B+
Speight, KY	B+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Hondo 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 Hondo, NM average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Hondo schools on SchoolGrade

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