Hobbs, NM has higher rates of both violent and property crime than the national average. According to the data provided, the violent crime rate in Hobbs is 36.1 per 100,000 people which is much higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Hobbs is 62.8 per 100,000 compared to the national average of 35.4. This indicates that there is an increased risk of both types of crime for those living in Hobbs compared to other parts of the United States.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hobbs violent crime is 36.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Hobbs property crime is 62.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.