Crime per Capita in McKinley County
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in McKinley County.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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Other Crime Grade |
F |
$94.2 million
Cost of Crime™ for McKinley County, NM
In 2025, crime will cost $4,291 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in McKinley County 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 McKinley County, NM Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US county. McKinley County ranks in the 2nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 2% of counties but less safe than 98%. This analysis applies only to McKinley County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The crime rate in McKinley County is 76.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. McKinley County Residents generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in McKinley County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 11 in the south areas to 1 in 15 in the north.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of McKinley County, NM see the most incidents - about 1,888 per year. In contrast, the east part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 114 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in McKinley County, NM
The total projected cost of crime in McKinley County for 2025 is $94,240,402. This translates to approximately $1,261 per resident and $4,291 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.4% of the median household income in McKinley County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%
How Much Does Crime Cost in McKinley County Compared to Other Counties?
| McKinley County, NM: | $1261 |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe County, NM: | $1003 |
| Sandoval County, NM: | $541 |
| New Mexico: | $835 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in McKinley County is $1,261 per year, which is $797 more than the national average and $426 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare counties similar to McKinley County:
- In Santa Fe County, NM, crime costs $1,003 per person, which is $258 less than in McKinley County.
- In Sandoval County, NM, crime costs $541 per person, which is $720 less than in McKinley County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of McKinley County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to McKinley County |
Cost per McKinley County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$29.9 million |
$401 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$4.52 million |
$61 |
Robbery |
$3.63 million |
$49 |
Assault |
$17.2 million |
$230 |
Kidnapping |
$1.54 million |
$21 |
Vehicle Theft |
$8.65 million |
$116 |
Burglary |
$5.79 million |
$78 |
Theft |
$10.5 million |
$140 |
Arson |
$322,707 |
$4 |
Vandalism |
$9.08 million |
$121 |
Animal Cruelty |
$34,372 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$2.08 million |
$28 |
Identity Theft |
$964,056 |
$13 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$94,240,402 |
$1,261 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in McKinley County, 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 McKinley County totals $226,021,546 ($3,025 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $320,261,947 ($4,287 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 McKinley County 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 central part of the county 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 McKinley County has 8, have the same problem. Of McKinley County’s 74,710 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 McKinley County residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
8.023 |
Robbery |
1.545 |
Rape |
0.9986 |
Murder |
0.2132 |
Total Violent Crime |
10.78 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
27.11 |
Vehicle Theft |
7.475 |
Burglary |
8.545 |
Arson |
0.1789 |
Total Property Crime |
43.31 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.3395 |
Drug Crimes |
3.766 |
Vandalism |
17.01 |
Identity Theft |
1.667 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0622 |
Total "Other" Rate |
22.84 (F) |
Individual McKinley County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in McKinley County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to McKinley County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
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F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
C | D+ | C | |
F | F | D- | |
D | C- | D | |
F | F | F | |
D+ | D- | D | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | D |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
McKinley County is higher versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | D | D | |
B+ | A | A | |
C- | C- | C- | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
C- | C- | C- | |
D | C- | C- | |
D+ | D | D | |
B | A- | A- | |
A+ | B | B |
Considering only the crime rate, McKinley County 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 McKinley County, NM average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See McKinley County schools on SchoolGrade
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