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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$585,836

Cost of Crime™ for Nogal, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $1,280 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Nogal ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Nogal's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Nogal is 30.44 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Nogal Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Nogal varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 41 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Nogal, NM see the most incidents - about 9 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Nogal, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Nogal for 2025 is $585,836. This translates to approximately $661 per resident and $1,280 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.6% of the median household income in Nogal. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

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

Nogal, NM:	$661
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Nogal is $661 per year, which is $197 more than the national average and $174 less than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Nogal:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $749 more than in Nogal.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $250 less than in Nogal

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Nogal	Cost per Nogal Resident
Murder	$264,183	$298
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,005	$51
Robbery	$15,152	$17
Assault	$80,540	$91
Kidnapping	$11,372	$13
Vehicle Theft	$10,567	$12
Burglary	$36,830	$42
Theft	$25,272	$29
Arson	$4,445	$5
Vandalism	$65,336	$74
Animal Cruelty	$365	$0
Drug Crimes	$25,037	$28
Identity Theft	$1,732	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$585,836	$661

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Nogal, 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 Nogal totals $1,990,815 ($2,247 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,576,652 ($2,908 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 Nogal 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 Nogal’s 886 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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Nogal 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 Nogal residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.165
Robbery	0.5437
Rape	0.8377
Murder	0.1587
Total Violent Crime	4.705 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	5.508
Vehicle Theft	0.7702
Burglary	4.583
Arson	0.2077
Total Property Crime	11.07 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2117
Drug Crimes	3.820
Vandalism	10.32
Identity Theft	0.2526
Animal Cruelty	0.0557
Total "Other" Rate	14.66 (D-)

Individual Nogal Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Capitan, NM	C-	D	C+
Fort Stanton, NM	D	D-	D
Alto, NM	C+	D+	B-
Sierra Vista, NM	B	C-	A
Carrizozo, NM	D-	F	D+
Lincoln, NM	D-	D-	D
Oscura, NM	D-	F	D+
San Patricio, NM	D-	D-	D-
Tinnie, NM	D	D-	D+
Mountain View, NM	D	D-	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Nogal 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
Barryville, NY	B-	C	C
Barberville, FL	A+	A	A
Pattonsburg, MO	D+	C	C
Powellsville, NC	F	D-	D-
Pottersville, NJ	A-	A	A
Pointe a la Hache, LA	C	F	F
Point Hope, AK	F	F	F
Plessis, NY	B-	C+	C+
Plainfield, IA	A-	B	B
Phyllis, KY	C+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Nogal 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 Nogal, NM average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Nogal schools on SchoolGrade

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