The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Rincon, 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?

$478,757

Cost of Crime™ for Rincon, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $3,081 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Rincon ranks in the 10th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 10% of cities but less safe than 90%. This analysis applies only to Rincon's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rincon is 49.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Rincon Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Rincon varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 11 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Rincon, NM see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rincon, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Rincon for 2025 is $478,757. This translates to approximately $975 per resident and $3,081 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 5.8% of the median household income in Rincon. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Rincon, NM:	$975
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rincon is $975 per year, which is $511 more than the national average and $140 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rincon:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $435 more than in Rincon.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $564 less than in Rincon

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rincon	Cost per Rincon Resident
Murder	$175,347	$357
Rape/Sexual Assault	$27,791	$57
Robbery	$12,365	$25
Assault	$115,650	$236
Kidnapping	$11,811	$24
Vehicle Theft	$19,771	$40
Burglary	$12,075	$25
Theft	$43,143	$88
Arson	$2,360	$5
Vandalism	$42,379	$86
Animal Cruelty	$248	$1
Drug Crimes	$11,259	$23
Identity Theft	$4,559	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$478,757	$975

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rincon, 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 Rincon totals $1,328,664 ($2,706 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,807,420 ($3,681 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 Rincon 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, of which Rincon has 1, have the same problem. Of Rincon’s 491 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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Rincon 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 Rincon residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	8.202
Robbery	0.8006
Rape	0.9335
Murder	0.1900
Total Violent Crime	10.13 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	16.97
Vehicle Theft	2.600
Burglary	2.711
Arson	0.1991
Total Property Crime	22.48 (D)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3967
Drug Crimes	3.100
Vandalism	12.08
Identity Theft	1.200
Animal Cruelty	0.0684
Total "Other" Rate	16.85 (D-)

Individual Rincon Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hatch, NM	D-	F	D
Rodey, NM	F	F	F
Salem, NM	B-	D-	A
Radium Springs, NM	D-	F	D-
Garfield, NM	B-	D-	A
Derry, NM	F	F	D-
Sherman, NM	F	F	F
Faywood, NM	F	F	F
Fort Bayard, NM	F	F	F
Whitewater, NM	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rincon 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
Jollett, VA	C-	D-	D-
Sherman, SD	A+	A-	A-
Sheridan, WI	A-	C	C
Shady Grove, IL	A-	A	A
Servia, IN	C+	B+	B+
Seneca, MS	A+	A+	A+
Sechlerville, WI	B	C+	C+
Schultz, WV	A	A	A
Kelvin, ND	F	D-	D-
Juliustown, NJ	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Rincon 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 Rincon, NM average SchoolGrade of N/A, with N/A% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools N/A. See Rincon schools on SchoolGrade

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