The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Skies West, Albuquerque, NM: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Skies West

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Skies West.

 

Skies West, Albuquerque, NM Map of Crime Rates
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A-

Overall Crime Grade™

B-
A
Other Crime Grade
C+

$1.95 million

Cost of Crime™ for Skies West, Albuquerque, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $1,153 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Skies West 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 Skies West, Albuquerque, NM Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Skies West ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of neighborhoods but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Skies West's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Skies West is 23.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Skies West Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Skies West varies by area - ranging from 1 in 32 in the south areas to 1 in 51 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Skies West, Albuquerque, NM see the most incidents - about 21 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Skies West, Albuquerque, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Skies West for 2025 is $1,953,514. This translates to approximately $401 per resident and $1,153 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Skies West. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Skies West Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Skies West, Albuquerque, NM: $401
Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM: $591
Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: $544
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Skies West is $401 per year, which is $63 less than the national average and $434 less than Albuquerque's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Skies West:
  • In Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $591 per person, which is $190 more than in Skies West.
  • In Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $544 per person, which is $143 more than in Skies West

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Skies West for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Skies West
Cost per Skies West Resident
Murder
$227,401
$47
Rape/Sexual Assault
$251,420
$52
Robbery
$134,932
$28
Assault
$324,511
$67
Kidnapping
$222,940
$46
Vehicle Theft
$273,671
$56
Burglary
$68,389
$14
Theft
$134,879
$28
Arson
$14,083
$3
Vandalism
$130,319
$27
Animal Cruelty
$2,232
$0
Drug Crimes
$155,316
$32
Identity Theft
$13,421
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$1,953,514
$401

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Skies West, Albuquerque, 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 Skies West totals $2,877,199 ($591 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,830,712 ($992 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 Skies West 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 northeast part of the neighborhood has more 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 Skies West’s 4,870 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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Skies West 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 Skies West residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.320
Robbery
0.8808
Rape
0.8515
Murder
0.0248
Total Violent Crime
4.077 (B-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.348
Vehicle Theft
3.629
Burglary
1.548
Arson
0.1197
Total Property Crime
10.64 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.7550
Drug Crimes
4.312
Vandalism
3.746
Identity Theft
0.3560
Animal Cruelty
0.0620
Total "Other" Rate
9.230 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Skies West is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Skies West.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D-
D
D
C+
C
B-
C+
C
B-
D+
D
C-
B-
C+
B-
C-
D
C
C-
D+
C-
C
C-
B-
F
F
F
C
C
C

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Skies West is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
A-
A-
D-
F
F
B+
A+
A+
B+
C
C
A+
B
B
B-
C
C
B
B+
B+
D
D-
D-
D-
D+
D+
A-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Skies West 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 Skies West, Albuquerque, NM average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Skies West schools on SchoolGrade

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