Las Cruces, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Doña Ana County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
112,612 Population 1,464/sq mi density
$55,176 Median Income $30,804 per capita
$217,400 Home Value $290,170 Zillow
$946 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
726 Violent Crime/100K 4,899 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,176 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$217,400 home value, $946/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
726 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
726
per 100,000 residents
91% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
4,899
per 100,000 residents
150% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Above Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
12.1 avg 6.3
Rape
60.4 avg 40.0
Robbery
59.5 avg 73.9
Assault
594.1 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
740.7 avg 271.0
Theft
3,451.6 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
698.4 avg 282.7
Arson
8.6

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime726.0
Murder12.1
Rape60.4
Robbery59.5
Aggravated Assault594.1

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime4,899.3
Burglary740.7
Theft/Larceny3,451.6
Vehicle Theft698.4
Arson8.6

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)26