Crime per Capita in Ojo Sarco
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Ojo Sarco.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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D+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
D- |
$103,209
Cost of Crime™ for Ojo Sarco, NM
In 2025, crime will cost $2,303 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Ojo Sarco 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 Sarco, NM Safe?
The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Ojo Sarco ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Ojo Sarco's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Ojo Sarco is 41.56 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ojo Sarco Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ojo Sarco varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 23 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 25 in the northeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Ojo Sarco, NM see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Ojo Sarco, NM
The total projected cost of crime in Ojo Sarco for 2025 is $103,209. This translates to approximately $867 per resident and $2,303 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.2% of the median household income in Ojo Sarco. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Ojo Sarco Compared to Other Cities?
| Ojo Sarco, NM: | $867 |
|---|---|
| Taos, NM: | $1410 |
| Paradise Hills, NM: | $411 |
| New Mexico: | $835 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Ojo Sarco is $867 per year, which is $403 more than the national average and $32 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ojo Sarco:
- In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $543 more than in Ojo Sarco.
- In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $457 less than in Ojo Sarco
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Ojo Sarco for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Ojo Sarco |
Cost per Ojo Sarco Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$39,467 |
$332 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$6,819 |
$57 |
Robbery |
$3,812 |
$32 |
Assault |
$14,401 |
$121 |
Kidnapping |
$2,131 |
$18 |
Vehicle Theft |
$13,531 |
$114 |
Burglary |
$4,214 |
$35 |
Theft |
$4,857 |
$41 |
Arson |
$552 |
$5 |
Vandalism |
$9,391 |
$79 |
Animal Cruelty |
$43 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$3,270 |
$27 |
Identity Theft |
$723 |
$6 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$103,209 |
$867 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ojo Sarco, 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 Sarco totals $299,451 ($2,516 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $402,661 ($3,384 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 Sarco 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 Sarco’s 119 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 Ojo Sarco residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.214 |
Robbery |
1.018 |
Rape |
0.9451 |
Murder |
0.1765 |
Total Violent Crime |
6.354 (D-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
7.880 |
Vehicle Theft |
7.343 |
Burglary |
3.904 |
Arson |
0.1919 |
Total Property Crime |
19.32 (D+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.2954 |
Drug Crimes |
3.714 |
Vandalism |
11.05 |
Identity Theft |
0.7845 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0490 |
Total "Other" Rate |
15.89 (D-) |
Individual Ojo Sarco Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Ojo Sarco is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Ojo Sarco.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D- | F | D- | |
F | F | F | |
D- | F | D- | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D | D- | D+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Ojo Sarco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B | B+ | B+ | |
A+ | B | B | |
D- | B- | B- | |
A- | B | B | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
F | A- | A- | |
A- | D | D | |
F | F | F | |
C | B | B | |
A | B+ | B+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Ojo Sarco is safer 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 Ojo Sarco, NM average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Ojo Sarco schools on SchoolGrade
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