Crime & Safety in Roswell, NM

Roswell has a violent crime rate of 850 per 100,000 residents, 124% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 626.9 per 100,000, robbery at 75.7, rape at 128.3. The murder rate is 18.9 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,772 per 100,000, 92% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,865, burglary at 633, vehicle theft at 273 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Roswell receives a safety grade of F.