Crime per Capita in Penasco Blanco
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Penasco Blanco.
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Overall Crime Grade™
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Other Crime Grade |
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$125,895
Cost of Crime™ for Penasco Blanco, NM
In 2025, crime will cost $2,425 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Penasco Blanco 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 Penasco Blanco, NM Safe?
The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Penasco Blanco 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 Penasco Blanco's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Penasco Blanco is 67.64 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.
The Cost of Crime™ in Penasco Blanco, NM
The total projected cost of crime in Penasco Blanco for 2025 is $125,895. This translates to approximately $1,339 per resident and $2,425 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.0% of the median household income in Penasco Blanco. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 48.8%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Penasco Blanco Compared to Other Cities?
| Penasco Blanco, NM: | $1339 |
|---|---|
| Taos, NM: | $1410 |
| Paradise Hills, NM: | $411 |
| New Mexico: | $835 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Penasco Blanco is $1,339 per year, which is $875 more than the national average and $504 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Penasco Blanco:
- In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $71 more than in Penasco Blanco.
- In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $929 less than in Penasco Blanco
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Penasco Blanco for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Penasco Blanco |
Cost per Penasco Blanco Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$50,462 |
$537 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$5,933 |
$63 |
Robbery |
$3,054 |
$32 |
Assault |
$24,505 |
$261 |
Kidnapping |
$1,905 |
$20 |
Vehicle Theft |
$8,920 |
$95 |
Burglary |
$6,084 |
$65 |
Theft |
$10,881 |
$116 |
Arson |
$552 |
$6 |
Vandalism |
$10,090 |
$107 |
Animal Cruelty |
$47 |
$1 |
Drug Crimes |
$2,480 |
$26 |
Identity Theft |
$980 |
$10 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$125,895 |
$1,339 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Penasco Blanco, 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 Penasco Blanco totals $369,896 ($3,935 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $495,791 ($5,274 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 Penasco Blanco 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 Penasco Blanco’s 94 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 Penasco Blanco residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
9.077 |
Robbery |
1.033 |
Rape |
1.041 |
Murder |
0.2857 |
Total Violent Crime |
11.44 (F) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
22.35 |
Vehicle Theft |
6.128 |
Burglary |
7.136 |
Arson |
0.2430 |
Total Property Crime |
35.86 (F) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.3342 |
Drug Crimes |
3.567 |
Vandalism |
15.03 |
Identity Theft |
1.346 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0681 |
Total "Other" Rate |
20.34 (F) |
Individual Penasco Blanco Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Penasco Blanco is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Penasco Blanco.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D- | F | D- | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | D- | |
D- | F | D- | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
D- | F | D- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Penasco Blanco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C | B+ | B+ | |
C- | C- | C- | |
D | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
B | D+ | D+ | |
C- | F | F | |
D- | C+ | C+ | |
F | D- | D- | |
B | B | B | |
A- | A+ | A+ |
Considering only the crime rate, Penasco Blanco 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 Penasco Blanco, NM average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 25% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Penasco Blanco schools on SchoolGrade
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