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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$578,201

Cost of Crime™ for Ojo Caliente, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,875 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Ojo Caliente ranks in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 9% of cities but less safe than 91%. This analysis applies only to Ojo Caliente's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ojo Caliente is 50.81 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ojo Caliente Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ojo Caliente varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 9 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 27 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Ojo Caliente, NM see the most incidents - about 11 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ojo Caliente, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Ojo Caliente for 2025 is $578,201. This translates to approximately $1,044 per resident and $2,875 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Ojo Caliente. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Ojo Caliente Compared to Other Cities?

Ojo Caliente, NM:	$1044
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ojo Caliente is $1,044 per year, which is $579 more than the national average and $209 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ojo Caliente:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $366 more than in Ojo Caliente.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $633 less than in Ojo Caliente

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ojo Caliente	Cost per Ojo Caliente Resident
Murder	$189,239	$342
Rape/Sexual Assault	$34,758	$63
Robbery	$20,296	$37
Assault	$139,964	$253
Kidnapping	$10,442	$19
Vehicle Theft	$58,121	$105
Burglary	$26,220	$47
Theft	$31,597	$57
Arson	$2,956	$5
Vandalism	$43,961	$79
Animal Cruelty	$182	$0
Drug Crimes	$15,585	$28
Identity Theft	$4,879	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$578,201	$1,044

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ojo Caliente, 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 Ojo Caliente totals $1,465,056 ($2,645 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,043,257 ($3,688 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 Ojo Caliente 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 Ojo Caliente’s 554 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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Ojo Caliente 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 Ojo Caliente residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.797
Robbery	1.165
Rape	1.035
Murder	0.1818
Total Violent Crime	11.18 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.01
Vehicle Theft	6.775
Burglary	5.218
Arson	0.2210
Total Property Crime	23.23 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3109
Drug Crimes	3.803
Vandalism	11.11
Identity Theft	1.138
Animal Cruelty	0.0445
Total "Other" Rate	16.40 (D-)

Individual Ojo Caliente Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
La Junta, NM	D	F	D+
Lyden, NM	D	F	D+
Las Placitas, NM	F	F	F
Velarde, NM	D	F	D+
Lamadera, NM	F	F	F
Medanales, NM	D	D-	C-
Estaca, NM	D	D-	D
El Rito, NM	F	F	F
Los Luceros, NM	D	D-	D
Embudo, NM	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ojo Caliente 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
Manley, NE	B+	D+	D+
Ripley, IL	B	B+	B+
Rindal, MN	D+	C	C
Ridings, TX	C-	C+	C+
Meadow Valley, CA	F	D-	D-
McGregor, MI	B	C+	C+
McElderry, AL	A	A+	A+
Mcclusky, ND	C-	B	B
May, MO	B	C-	C-
Maxey, TX	C-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Ojo Caliente 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 Ojo Caliente, NM average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Ojo Caliente schools on SchoolGrade

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