87531, NM Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in 87531 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.

The D- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much higher than that of the average US zip. 87531 ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of zip codes but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to 87531's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The violent crime rate in 87531 is 8.123 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 87531 residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in 87531 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 67 in the northeast areas to 1 in 165 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 87531, NM see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 87531, NM

The total projected cost of crime in 87531 for 2025 is $342,902. This translates to approximately $607 per resident and $1,600 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in 87531. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 39.7%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 47.2%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

The Cost of Crime per resident in 87531 is $607 per year, which is $349 more than the national average and $128 more than New Mexico's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 87531:

• In 87108, NM, crime costs $1,073 per person, which is $466 more than in 87531.
• In 87122, NM, crime costs $155 per person, which is $452 less than in 87531

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 87531 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 87531	Cost per 87531 Resident
Murder	$194,920	$345
Rape/Sexual Assault	$32,872	$58
Robbery	$21,238	$38
Assault	$93,872	$166
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$342,902	$607

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in 87531, 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 87531 totals $1,482,358 ($2,624 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,825,260 ($3,231 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the 87531 violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 87531’s 565 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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87531 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 87531 residents in a standard year.

87531 Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 87531 residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	5.785
Robbery	1.195
Rape	0.9596
Murder	0.1836
Total Violent Crime	8.123 (D-)

Individual 87531 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of violent crime in 87531 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 87531.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
87527, NM	D	D-	C-
87582, NM	D	F	C-
87521, NM	F	F	F
87549, NM	D-	F	D+
87553, NM	F	F	F
87511, NM	D+	D-	D+
87517, NM	F	F	F
87543, NM	F	F	F
87539, NM	F	F	F
87579, NM	F	F	F

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

87531 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
24132, VA	B+	B+	B+
87940, NM	C-	D-	D-
25624, WV	B	C+	C+
25139, WV	C	D	D
24924, WV	C	D+	D+
24881, WV	D+	D+	D+
24716, WV	B	C+	C+
24476, VA	A	B+	B+
24458, VA	D+	D+	D+
88350, NM	F	F	F

Considering only the violent crime rate, 87531 is as safe as the New Mexico state average and less safe than the national average.

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