The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in South Los Altos

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in South Los Altos.

 

South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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D
Other Crime Grade
D-

$4.67 million

Cost of Crime™ for South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,923 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Los Altos 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 South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM Safe?

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. South Los Altos ranks in the 12th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 12% of neighborhoods but less safe than 88%. This analysis applies only to South Los Altos's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in South Los Altos is 68.34 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Los Altos Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Los Altos varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the northwest areas to 1 in 17 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM see the most incidents - about 47 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM

The total projected cost of crime in South Los Altos for 2025 is $4,666,794. This translates to approximately $1,081 per resident and $2,923 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.5% of the median household income in South Los Altos. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Los Altos Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM: $1081
Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM: $591
Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: $544
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Los Altos is $1,081 per year, which is $617 more than the national average and $246 more than Albuquerque's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to South Los Altos:
  • In Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $591 per person, which is $490 less than in South Los Altos.
  • In Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $544 per person, which is $536 less than in South Los Altos

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Los Altos for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to South Los Altos
Cost per South Los Altos Resident
Murder
$900,682
$209
Rape/Sexual Assault
$273,505
$63
Robbery
$208,616
$48
Assault
$1.10 million
$255
Kidnapping
$205,500
$48
Vehicle Theft
$622,334
$144
Burglary
$307,894
$71
Theft
$441,372
$102
Arson
$17,476
$4
Vandalism
$485,163
$112
Animal Cruelty
$2,087
$0
Drug Crimes
$65,463
$15
Identity Theft
$35,764
$8
Total Cost of Crime
$4,666,794
$1,081

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Los Altos, 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 South Los Altos totals $7,673,334 ($1,777 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $12,340,128 ($2,858 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 South Los Altos 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 South Los Altos’s 4,318 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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South Los Altos 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 South Los Altos residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
8.878
Robbery
1.536
Rape
1.045
Murder
0.1110
Total Violent Crime
11.57 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
19.74
Vehicle Theft
9.307
Burglary
7.862
Arson
0.1676
Total Property Crime
37.07 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.7849
Drug Crimes
2.050
Vandalism
15.73
Identity Theft
1.070
Animal Cruelty
0.0653
Total "Other" Rate
19.70 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

South Los Altos is higher 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
A+
B-
B-
A-
A+
A+
D-
C
C
B-
B-
B-
F
F
F
C
D
D
A+
A
A
F
F
F
C
C-
C-
A+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, South Los Altos 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 South Los Altos, Albuquerque, NM average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Los Altos schools on SchoolGrade

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