The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Vista del Norte

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Vista del Norte.

 

Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$2.16 million

Cost of Crime™ for Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM

In 2025, crime will cost $1,229 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Vista del Norte ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of neighborhoods but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Vista del Norte's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Vista del Norte is 34.12 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Vista del Norte Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Vista del Norte varies by area - ranging from 1 in 21 in the southwest areas to 1 in 35 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM

The total projected cost of crime in Vista del Norte for 2025 is $2,156,397. This translates to approximately $565 per resident and $1,229 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Vista del Norte. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Vista del Norte Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Vista del Norte, Albuquerque, NM: $565
Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM: $591
Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM: $544
New Mexico: $835
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Vista del Norte is $565 per year, which is $101 more than the national average and $270 less than Albuquerque's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Vista del Norte:
  • In Westgate Hts, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $591 per person, which is $26 more than in Vista del Norte.
  • In Taylor Ranch, Albuquerque, NM, crime costs $544 per person, which is $21 less than in Vista del Norte

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Vista del Norte for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Vista del Norte
Cost per Vista del Norte Resident
Murder
$310,990
$82
Rape/Sexual Assault
$225,066
$59
Robbery
$129,157
$34
Assault
$272,447
$71
Kidnapping
$171,533
$45
Vehicle Theft
$539,035
$141
Burglary
$80,837
$21
Theft
$156,676
$41
Arson
$14,236
$4
Vandalism
$155,514
$41
Animal Cruelty
$1,374
$0
Drug Crimes
$83,369
$22
Identity Theft
$16,164
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$2,156,397
$565

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Vista del Norte, 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 Vista del Norte totals $3,285,648 ($861 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,442,046 ($1,426 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 Vista del Norte 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 southwest 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 Vista del Norte’s 3,815 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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Vista del Norte 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 Vista del Norte residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.487
Robbery
1.076
Rape
0.9730
Murder
0.0434
Total Violent Crime
4.579 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.930
Vehicle Theft
9.125
Burglary
2.336
Arson
0.1545
Total Property Crime
19.55 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.7416
Drug Crimes
2.954
Vandalism
5.706
Identity Theft
0.5474
Animal Cruelty
0.0487
Total "Other" Rate
9.998 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Vista del Norte 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
A
A
A
A-
B-
B-
C+
D-
D-
A-
C+
C+
F
F
F
A-
A
A
D
D
D
D-
D
D
C-
A
A
F
F
F

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

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