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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	F

Which crimes are included?

$1.10 million

Cost of Crime™ for Newcomb, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $3,945 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Newcomb ranks in the 4th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 4% of cities but less safe than 96%. This analysis applies only to Newcomb's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Newcomb is 67.05 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Newcomb Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Newcomb varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 19 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Newcomb, NM see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Newcomb, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Newcomb for 2025 is $1,097,021. This translates to approximately $1,288 per resident and $3,945 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 6.5% of the median household income in Newcomb. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

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

Newcomb, NM:	$1288
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Newcomb is $1,288 per year, which is $823 more than the national average and $453 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Newcomb:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $122 more than in Newcomb.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $877 less than in Newcomb

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Newcomb	Cost per Newcomb Resident
Murder	$455,394	$534
Rape/Sexual Assault	$48,919	$57
Robbery	$47,945	$56
Assault	$186,833	$219
Kidnapping	$15,443	$18
Vehicle Theft	$49,513	$58
Burglary	$61,540	$72
Theft	$112,703	$132
Arson	$3,539	$4
Vandalism	$82,639	$97
Animal Cruelty	$447	$1
Drug Crimes	$21,196	$25
Identity Theft	$10,911	$13
Total Cost of Crime	$1,097,021	$1,288

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Newcomb, 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 Newcomb totals $3,319,940 ($3,897 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,416,961 ($5,184 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 Newcomb 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 Newcomb’s 852 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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Newcomb 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 Newcomb residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.636
Robbery	1.789
Rape	0.9470
Murder	0.2844
Total Violent Crime	10.66 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	25.54
Vehicle Theft	3.753
Burglary	7.964
Arson	0.1720
Total Property Crime	37.43 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2989
Drug Crimes	3.363
Vandalism	13.58
Identity Theft	1.655
Animal Cruelty	0.0709
Total "Other" Rate	18.96 (F)

Individual Newcomb Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sheep Springs, NM	F	D-	D-
Two Grey Hills, NM	F	F	F
Toadlena, NM	F	F	F
White Rock, NM	F	D-	F
Wheatfields, AZ	F	F	F
Lake Valley, NM	F	D-	F
Tsaile, AZ	F	F	F
White Clay, AZ	F	F	F
Chinle, AZ	F	F	F
Nageezi, NM	F	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Newcomb 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
Palo Alto, PA	B-	A-	A-
Negreet, LA	C	D	D
New Lisbon, IN	A-	A	A
New Martinsburg, OH	A-	A-	A-
New Salem, MA	A-	C	C
Newton, WI	A-	B+	B+
Novelty, WA	D	D+	D+
Ocee, TX	B-	C	C
Ohio, IL	A	B	B
Olin, IA	C-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Newcomb 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 Newcomb, NM average SchoolGrade of F, with 20% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Newcomb schools on SchoolGrade

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