The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in South Spring Acres, NM: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	D-

Which crimes are included?

$58,012

Cost of Crime™ for South Spring Acres, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $2,590 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in South Spring Acres 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 Spring Acres, NM Safe?

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. South Spring Acres ranks in the 18th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 18% of cities but less safe than 82%. This analysis applies only to South Spring Acres's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Spring Acres is 39.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Spring Acres Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Spring Acres varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 29 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of South Spring Acres, NM see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Spring Acres, NM

The total projected cost of crime in South Spring Acres for 2025 is $58,012. This translates to approximately $853 per resident and $2,590 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in South Spring Acres. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Spring Acres Compared to Other Cities?

South Spring Acres, NM:	$853
Taos, NM:	$1410
Paradise Hills, NM:	$411
New Mexico:	$835
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Spring Acres is $853 per year, which is $389 more than the national average and $18 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Spring Acres:

In Taos, NM, crime costs $1,410 per person, which is $557 more than in South Spring Acres.
In Paradise Hills, NM, crime costs $411 per person, which is $442 less than in South Spring Acres

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Spring Acres	Cost per South Spring Acres Resident
Murder	$26,937	$396
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,013	$59
Robbery	$1,301	$19
Assault	$9,167	$135
Kidnapping	$776	$11
Vehicle Theft	$561	$8
Burglary	$3,894	$57
Theft	$4,107	$60
Arson	$237	$3
Vandalism	$4,015	$59
Animal Cruelty	$17	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,934	$28
Identity Theft	$1,053	$15
Total Cost of Crime	$58,012	$853

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Spring Acres, 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 Spring Acres totals $200,311 ($2,946 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $258,323 ($3,799 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 Spring Acres 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 South Spring Acres’s 68 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 Spring Acres 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 Spring Acres residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.694
Robbery	0.6084
Rape	0.9732
Murder	0.2108
Total Violent Crime	6.487 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.66
Vehicle Theft	0.5329
Burglary	6.313
Arson	0.1442
Total Property Crime	18.65 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1883
Drug Crimes	3.845
Vandalism	8.265
Identity Theft	2.001
Animal Cruelty	0.0346
Total "Other" Rate	14.33 (D-)

Individual South Spring Acres Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mountain View, NM	D	D-	D+
Elkins, NM	D-	D-	D
Tinnie, NM	D	D-	D+
Lincoln, NM	D-	D-	D
Capitan, NM	C-	D	C+
Milnesand, NM	D-	D-	D+
Nogal, NM	C-	D	B-
White Oaks, NM	D-	D-	D+
Lingo, NM	D-	D-	C
Carrizozo, NM	D-	F	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Spring Acres 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
Notrees, TX	D-	D	D
Oakmont, WV	B+	C	C
Oakington, MD	F	D-	D-
Oak Valley, KS	F	D-	D-
Oak Island, MN	D-	D	D
Oak Hill, PA	A-	B	B
Oak Forest, LA	B+	C+	C+
Nutwood, IL	B	A-	A-
Nubia, TN	B+	B-	B-
Oaksville, NY	A-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, South Spring Acres is safer 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 Spring Acres, NM average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See South Spring Acres schools on SchoolGrade

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