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

Crime per Capita in Luis Lopez

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Luis Lopez.

 

Luis Lopez, NM Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

F
F
Other Crime Grade
F

$365,531

Cost of Crime™ for Luis Lopez, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $3,490 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Luis Lopez ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of cities but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Luis Lopez's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Luis Lopez is 62.26 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Luis Lopez Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Luis Lopez varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 19 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Luis Lopez, NM see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Luis Lopez, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Luis Lopez for 2025 is $365,531. This translates to approximately $1,088 per resident and $3,490 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.8% of the median household income in Luis Lopez. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Luis Lopez Compared to Other Cities?

Luis Lopez, NM: $1088
Taos, NM: $1410
Paradise Hills, NM: $411
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Luis Lopez is $1,088 per year, which is $624 more than the national average and $253 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Luis Lopez:
  • In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $322 more than in Luis Lopez.
  • In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $677 less than in Luis Lopez

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Luis Lopez for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Luis Lopez
Cost per Luis Lopez Resident
Murder
$134,761
$401
Rape/Sexual Assault
$20,724
$62
Robbery
$10,986
$33
Assault
$54,078
$161
Kidnapping
$4,600
$14
Vehicle Theft
$28,083
$84
Burglary
$25,257
$75
Theft
$31,534
$94
Arson
$1,496
$4
Vandalism
$35,625
$106
Animal Cruelty
$206
$1
Drug Crimes
$13,995
$42
Identity Theft
$4,186
$12
Total Cost of Crime
$365,531
$1,088

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Luis Lopez, 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 Luis Lopez totals $1,010,144 ($3,006 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,375,674 ($4,094 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 Luis Lopez 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 Luis Lopez has 1, have the same problem. Of Luis Lopez’s 336 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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Luis Lopez 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 Luis Lopez residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.604
Robbery
1.039
Rape
1.017
Murder
0.2134
Total Violent Crime
7.874 (F)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.12
Vehicle Theft
5.398
Burglary
8.288
Arson
0.1844
Total Property Crime
31.99 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2258
Drug Crimes
5.631
Vandalism
14.84
Identity Theft
1.610
Animal Cruelty
0.0829
Total "Other" Rate
22.39 (F)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
D-
F
F
D-
F
F
F
D
D
C
F
F
F
F
F
D
D-
F
D
D-
D-
D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Luis Lopez 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
B
B
B
C-
B+
B+
C
B+
B+
F
F
F
A+
B+
B+
B
C+
C+
D-
D-
D-
B+
B
B
C
C-
C-
A-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Luis Lopez 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 Luis Lopez, NM average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Luis Lopez schools on SchoolGrade

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