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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C-
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$366,335

Cost of Crime™ for Sierra Vista, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $1,066 per household.

More cost data

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Sierra Vista ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Sierra Vista's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Sierra Vista is 19.23 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Sierra Vista Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Sierra Vista varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 55 in the southeast.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Sierra Vista, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Sierra Vista for 2025 is $366,335. This translates to approximately $411 per resident and $1,066 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Sierra Vista. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Sierra Vista Compared to Other Cities?

Sierra Vista, NM:	$411
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Sierra Vista is $411 per year, which is $53 less than the national average and $424 less than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Sierra Vista:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $999 more than in Sierra Vista.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $0 less than in Sierra Vista

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Sierra Vista	Cost per Sierra Vista Resident
Murder	$127,490	$143
Rape/Sexual Assault	$52,581	$59
Robbery	$18,455	$21
Assault	$45,335	$51
Kidnapping	$8,102	$9
Vehicle Theft	$14,923	$17
Burglary	$27,726	$31
Theft	$8,270	$9
Arson	$4,671	$5
Vandalism	$31,598	$35
Animal Cruelty	$392	$0
Drug Crimes	$25,113	$28
Identity Theft	$1,678	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$366,335	$411

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista totals $1,117,687 ($1,254 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,484,022 ($1,666 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 Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista’s 891 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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Sierra Vista 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 Sierra Vista residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.772
Robbery	0.6585
Rape	0.9733
Murder	0.0761
Total Violent Crime	3.480 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.792
Vehicle Theft	1.082
Burglary	3.431
Arson	0.2171
Total Property Crime	6.522 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1500
Drug Crimes	3.810
Vandalism	4.964
Identity Theft	0.2433
Animal Cruelty	0.0595
Total "Other" Rate	9.227 (C)

Individual Sierra Vista Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Alto, NM	C+	D+	B-
Ruidoso, NM	D-	F	D
Ruidoso Downs, NM	D	D-	D+
Nogal, NM	C-	D	B-
Fort Stanton, NM	D	D-	D
Capitan, NM	C-	D	C+
Glencoe, NM	D-	D-	D-
Oscura, NM	D-	F	D+
San Patricio, NM	D-	D-	D-
Lincoln, NM	D-	D-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Sierra Vista is lower 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
Bowen, KY	C+	A-	A-
Bryant, IL	B+	A-	A-
Brookfield Center, VT	A+	B+	B+
Broadwater, NE	D+	A-	A-
Brinklow, MD	A+	A+	A+
Brightshade, KY	D-	D+	D+
Brewstertown, TN	B-	C	C
Breeds, IL	A	B+	B+
Brasher Iron Works, NY	A+	A-	A-
Boy River, MN	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Sierra Vista is safer than the New Mexico state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Sierra Vista, NM average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Sierra Vista schools on SchoolGrade

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