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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$14.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Lovington, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,970 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Lovington ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Lovington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lovington is 30.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lovington Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lovington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 46 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Lovington, NM see the most incidents - about 86 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 24 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lovington, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Lovington for 2025 is $14,065,137. This translates to approximately $874 per resident and $2,970 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Lovington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 43.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Lovington, NM:	$874
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lovington is $874 per year, which is $410 more than the national average and $39 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lovington:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $536 more than in Lovington.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $463 less than in Lovington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lovington	Cost per Lovington Resident
Murder	$8.45 million	$525
Rape/Sexual Assault	$772,536	$48
Robbery	$223,240	$14
Assault	$1.30 million	$81
Kidnapping	$117,352	$7
Vehicle Theft	$431,831	$27
Burglary	$641,533	$40
Theft	$666,965	$41
Arson	$53,063	$3
Vandalism	$966,502	$60
Animal Cruelty	$5,973	$0
Drug Crimes	$337,793	$21
Identity Theft	$98,371	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$14,065,137	$874

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lovington, 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 Lovington totals $59,965,418 ($3,727 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $74,030,555 ($4,601 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 Lovington 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 east 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, of which Lovington has 1, have the same problem. Of Lovington’s 16,091 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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Lovington 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 Lovington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.819
Robbery	0.4411
Rape	0.7918
Murder	0.2793
Total Violent Crime	4.331 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.003
Vehicle Theft	1.733
Burglary	4.396
Arson	0.1366
Total Property Crime	14.27 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1203
Drug Crimes	2.838
Vandalism	8.408
Identity Theft	0.7898
Animal Cruelty	0.0502
Total "Other" Rate	12.21 (D)

Individual Lovington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hillburn City, NM	D	D+	D-
Caprock, NM	F	D	D-
Prairieview, NM	C-	D+	D+
Humble City, NM	B+	D+	A
Maljamar, NM	F	D	D-
Higginbotham, TX	C+	C	C+
Denver City, TX	D-	D+	D-
Loco Hills, NM	D-	D-	D-
Seagraves, TX	D-	D+	D
Loop, TX	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lovington is similar 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
Goulds, FL	D	F	F
St. Clairsville, OH	B	B	B
St. Ann, MO	F	F	F
Springdale, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Gwynn Oak, MD	D-	F	F
Gulf Shores, AL	C+	C+	C+
Gretna, NE	B-	A-	A-
Greenville, PA	B	B	B
Greendale, WI	D+	B+	B+
St. Martinville, LA	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Lovington 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 Lovington, NM average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lovington schools on SchoolGrade

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