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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$252,950

Cost of Crime™ for Sapello, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,201 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Sapello ranks in the 5th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 5% of cities but less safe than 95%. This analysis applies only to Sapello's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sapello is 62.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sapello Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sapello varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 13 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 20 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Sapello, NM see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Sapello, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Sapello for 2025 is $252,950. This translates to approximately $1,171 per resident and $2,201 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.4% of the median household income in Sapello. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 50.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

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

Sapello, NM:	$1171
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sapello is $1,171 per year, which is $707 more than the national average and $336 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sapello:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $239 more than in Sapello.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $760 less than in Sapello

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sapello	Cost per Sapello Resident
Murder	$98,234	$455
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,977	$65
Robbery	$6,850	$32
Assault	$35,810	$166
Kidnapping	$7,295	$34
Vehicle Theft	$22,365	$104
Burglary	$11,696	$54
Theft	$20,611	$95
Arson	$1,342	$6
Vandalism	$26,656	$123
Animal Cruelty	$87	$0
Drug Crimes	$6,124	$28
Identity Theft	$1,903	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$252,950	$1,171

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sapello, 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 Sapello totals $729,271 ($3,376 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $982,221 ($4,547 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 Sapello 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 Sapello’s 216 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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Sapello 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 Sapello residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.773
Robbery	1.008
Rape	1.067
Murder	0.2420
Total Violent Crime	8.090 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	18.42
Vehicle Theft	6.687
Burglary	5.970
Arson	0.2573
Total Property Crime	31.34 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.5570
Drug Crimes	3.833
Vandalism	17.27
Identity Theft	1.138
Animal Cruelty	0.0547
Total "Other" Rate	22.86 (F)

Individual Sapello Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Las Tusas, NM	F	F	F
Manuelitas, NM	D-	F	D-
Tierra Monte, NM	D-	F	D-
Rociada, NM	F	F	D-
Montezuma, NM	F	F	D-
South Carmen, NM	F	F	F
Penasco Blanco, NM	F	F	F
Los Vigiles, NM	F	F	D-
Upper Rociada, NM	D-	F	D-
Golondrinas, NM	F	F	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sapello 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
Frannie, WY	B+	A+	A+
Thornton, NH	A	A+	A+
Thornton, ID	B+	B+	B+
Texas, NY	A-	C+	C+
Frost, OH	B	B-	B-
Friend, NY	B	B+	B+
Fremont, MN	A	A-	A-
Freeny, MS	A+	A+	A+
Freeman, NC	D-	D-	D-
Freeland, NC	F	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Sapello 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 Sapello, NM average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Sapello schools on SchoolGrade

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