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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$365,620

Cost of Crime™ for La Union, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,194 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. La Union ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to La Union's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in La Union is 31.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. La Union Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in La Union varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of La Union, NM see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in La Union, NM

The total projected cost of crime in La Union for 2025 is $365,620. This translates to approximately $706 per resident and $2,194 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in La Union. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in La Union Compared to Other Cities?

La Union, NM:	$706
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in La Union is $706 per year, which is $242 more than the national average and $129 less than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to La Union:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $704 more than in La Union.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $295 less than in La Union

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to La Union	Cost per La Union Resident
Murder	$149,934	$289
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,549	$57
Robbery	$11,672	$23
Assault	$56,235	$109
Kidnapping	$7,583	$15
Vehicle Theft	$37,627	$73
Burglary	$11,769	$23
Theft	$26,482	$51
Arson	$2,143	$4
Vandalism	$19,796	$38
Animal Cruelty	$258	$0
Drug Crimes	$9,947	$19
Identity Theft	$2,625	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$365,620	$706

The Intangible Cost of Crime in La Union, 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 La Union totals $1,153,728 ($2,227 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,519,348 ($2,933 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 La Union 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 La Union’s 518 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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La Union 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 La Union residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.780
Robbery	0.7164
Rape	0.9408
Murder	0.1540
Total Violent Crime	5.591 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.871
Vehicle Theft	4.691
Burglary	2.505
Arson	0.1713
Total Property Crime	17.24 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2414
Drug Crimes	2.596
Vandalism	5.349
Identity Theft	0.6546
Animal Cruelty	0.0674
Total "Other" Rate	8.909 (C)

Individual La Union Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
El Paso, NM	C-	D-	C
Vinton, TX	D	D	D
Chamberino, NM	D+	D	D
Anthony, TX	F	D-	F
Canutillo, TX	D-	D-	D-
Anthony, NM	D+	D+	D+
Santa Teresa, NM	C-	C-	C-
Berino, NM	D+	D	D+
La Tuna, TX	B	A-	B
Sunland Park, NM	D	D	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

La Union 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
Lancaster, FL	B	B	B
Sarah Ann, WV	C+	C	C
Santa Claus, GA	C	C-	C-
Sandtown, GA	D	D	D
Lodiburg, KY	D+	C+	C+
Leota, IN	A	B+	B+
Latham, IL	A	B	B
Larsmont, MN	B	B	B
Larrabee, IA	B	B+	B+
Laporte, PA	A+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, La Union is safer than the New Mexico state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in La Union, NM average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See La Union schools on SchoolGrade

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