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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D-
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$543,890

Cost of Crime™ for Mesita, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $4,767 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Mesita ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Mesita's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mesita is 53.84 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mesita Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mesita varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 19 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Mesita, NM see the most incidents - about 17 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mesita, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Mesita for 2025 is $543,890. This translates to approximately $1,071 per resident and $4,767 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.6% of the median household income in Mesita. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Mesita, NM:	$1071
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mesita is $1,071 per year, which is $606 more than the national average and $236 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mesita:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $339 more than in Mesita.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $660 less than in Mesita

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mesita	Cost per Mesita Resident
Murder	$262,688	$517
Rape/Sexual Assault	$28,260	$56
Robbery	$17,672	$35
Assault	$39,889	$79
Kidnapping	$8,918	$18
Vehicle Theft	$36,362	$72
Burglary	$27,587	$54
Theft	$45,552	$90
Arson	$2,119	$4
Vandalism	$56,275	$111
Animal Cruelty	$264	$1
Drug Crimes	$15,913	$31
Identity Theft	$2,391	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$543,890	$1,071

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mesita, 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 Mesita totals $1,891,704 ($3,724 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,435,594 ($4,794 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 Mesita 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 Mesita’s 508 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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Mesita 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 Mesita residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.734
Robbery	1.106
Rape	0.9175
Murder	0.2752
Total Violent Crime	5.033 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	17.31
Vehicle Theft	4.622
Burglary	5.987
Arson	0.1727
Total Property Crime	28.10 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2895
Drug Crimes	4.235
Vandalism	15.51
Identity Theft	0.6080
Animal Cruelty	0.0704
Total "Other" Rate	20.71 (F)

Individual Mesita Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Laguna, NM	F	F	D-
Chical, NM	F	F	D
New Laguna, NM	F	F	F
Paguate, NM	D-	D	D-
Paraje, NM	F	F	F
Seboyeta, NM	D-	F	D
Seama, NM	F	F	F
Cubero, NM	F	F	D-
Casa Blanca, NM	F	F	F
Five Points, NM	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mesita 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
Kitchings Mill, SC	D	D+	D+
Soda Springs, CA	C	D-	D-
Snyder, NE	D+	C-	C-
Smallwood, NY	B+	B-	B-
Smallett, MO	B-	D-	D-
Slocomb, NC	B+	A-	A-
Slate, WV	A	A	A
Skaneateles Falls, NY	A-	B-	B-
Lena, LA	D+	D-	D-
Latty, IA	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Mesita is as safe as 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 Mesita, NM average SchoolGrade of B+, with 52% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Mesita schools on SchoolGrade

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