Crime per Capita in Los Volcanes
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Los Volcanes.
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Overall Crime Grade™
D- |
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D- |
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$4.44 million
Cost of Crime™ for Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, NM
In 2025, crime will cost $2,666 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Los Volcanes 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 Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, NM Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Los Volcanes ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of neighborhoods but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Los Volcanes's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Los Volcanes is 81.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Los Volcanes Residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Los Volcanes varies by area - ranging from 1 in 5 in the south areas to 1 in 19 in the southwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, NM see the most incidents - about 93 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, NM
The total projected cost of crime in Los Volcanes for 2025 is $4,441,123. This translates to approximately $1,043 per resident and $2,666 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.6% of the median household income in Los Volcanes. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Los Volcanes Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, NM: | $1043 |
|---|---|
| Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM: | $591 |
| Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: | $544 |
| New Mexico: | $835 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Los Volcanes is $1,043 per year, which is $579 more than the national average and $209 more than Albuquerque's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Los Volcanes:
- In Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $591 per person, which is $452 less than in Los Volcanes.
- In Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $544 per person, which is $499 less than in Los Volcanes
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Los Volcanes for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Los Volcanes |
Cost per Los Volcanes Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$573,577 |
$135 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$246,597 |
$58 |
Robbery |
$144,346 |
$34 |
Assault |
$1.06 million |
$249 |
Kidnapping |
$198,460 |
$47 |
Vehicle Theft |
$600,595 |
$141 |
Burglary |
$181,579 |
$43 |
Theft |
$724,115 |
$170 |
Arson |
$14,528 |
$3 |
Vandalism |
$508,416 |
$119 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,150 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$138,444 |
$33 |
Identity Theft |
$47,996 |
$11 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$4,441,123 |
$1,043 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, 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 Los Volcanes totals $5,333,309 ($1,253 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $9,774,432 ($2,297 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 Los Volcanes 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 southeast part of the neighborhood 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 Los Volcanes’s 4,256 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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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 Los Volcanes residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
8.675 |
Robbery |
1.078 |
Rape |
0.9556 |
Murder |
0.0717 |
Total Violent Crime |
10.78 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
32.85 |
Vehicle Theft |
9.113 |
Burglary |
4.704 |
Arson |
0.1413 |
Total Property Crime |
46.81 (D-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.7691 |
Drug Crimes |
4.398 |
Vandalism |
16.72 |
Identity Theft |
1.457 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0683 |
Total "Other" Rate |
23.41 (F) |
Individual Los Volcanes Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Los Volcanes is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Los Volcanes.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C | C | C | |
D- | F | D | |
C | C- | B- | |
B- | B- | B | |
D+ | D- | C | |
D | F | D+ | |
B+ | B | A- | |
C- | D+ | C- | |
C- | D- | C | |
B- | C+ | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Los Volcanes is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.
Similar Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | C+ | C+ | |
F | D- | D- | |
C+ | B | B | |
C | B | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B- | B | B | |
B | A+ | A+ | |
C- | C+ | C+ | |
F | C- | C- | |
A- | C | C |
Considering only the crime rate, Los Volcanes is less safe than 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 Los Volcanes, Albuquerque, NM average SchoolGrade of B+, with 53% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Los Volcanes schools on SchoolGrade
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