Is Albuquerque, New Mexico a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Albuquerque, NM

Is Albuquerque, New Mexico safe place to live?
Is Albuquerque, New Mexico a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Albuquerque? What is the crime rate in Albuquerque city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 171% higher than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Albuquerque is 246% higher than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Albuquerque is 156% higher than national average.
  • You have 1 in 74 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 20 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    35723
    Violent : 7552
    Property : 28171
    Total Crime
    171% NAT. AVG.
    76% STATE AVG.
    6355.7 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    246% NAT. AVG.
    73% STATE AVG.
    1343.6 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    156% NAT. AVG.
    76% STATE AVG.
    5012.1 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Albuquerque
    Violent crime
    1 in 74
    Property crime
    1 in 20
    Robbery
    1 in 389
    Burglary
    1 in 110
    Assault
    1 in 100
    Car Theft
    1 in 113
    Albuquerque : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In New Mexico 2 3 9 5 1
    In USA 85 131 133 242 36
    Albuquerque : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In New Mexico 4 10 2 5 9
    In USA 68 191 52 86 352

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Albuquerque
    		New Mexico
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 7552 1343.6 778.28 387.8
    Murder 80 14.2 7.79 6.5
    Robbery 1439 256 99.04 73.9
    Assault 5592 994.9 615.91 279.7
    Rape 441 78.5 55.55 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Albuquerque
    		 New Mexico
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 28171 5012.1 2841.88 1,958.2
    Burglary 5075 902.9 648.76 314.2
    Larceny 18131 3225.8 1765.54 1,398
    Car Theft 4965 883.3 427.57 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison