Crime & Safety in Albuquerque, NM

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Albuquerque has a violent crime rate of 1,194 per 100,000 residents, 214% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 948.6 per 100,000, robbery at 160.7, rape at 65.9. The murder rate is 19.2 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,767 per 100,000, 143% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,943, burglary at 790, vehicle theft at 1,024 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 102 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 91 federally declared disasters. Overall, Albuquerque receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Albuquerque vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent1,194.3/100K
214% above US avg
Murder19.2/100K
204% above US avg
Rape65.9/100K
Robbery160.7/100K
Assault948.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,766.6/100K
143% above US avg
Burglary789.8/100K
Theft2,943.4/100K
Vehicle Theft1,023.9/100K
Arson9.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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