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United States / New Mexico / Taos Metro Area / Taos County / Taos / Zip Codes
The crime situation in Taos, NM is noticeably worse than the average for the United States. Violent crime in Taos is over twice as high as the US average at 51.5, while property crime in Taos stands at 95.5 compared to the US average of only 35.4. This shows that the citizens of Taos face a much greater risk of being victims of violent and property related crimes than those living in other parts of the country, making it an area with higher levels of danger and insecurity.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Taos violent crime is 51.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Taos property crime is 95.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Taos, NM Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20021418.70104.31461168.49013.12524.56300.9187.8
20031548.7020.1563.2965.411464.219719070.8422.4
20041081.619.778.7216.376710403.13638.26647118
2006827.619.2134.738.5635.18121.61732.16043.1346.4
2007932.81957.157.1799.57633.720755139.9418.8
20081087.818.8131.3112.5825.28402.12344.35626.4431.4
2009797088.688.6619.96730.418424551.9336.5
2010808.6052.7123632.89509.63199.26099.5210.9
2011847.817.386.5121.1622.88166.13079.64792.4294.1
2012978.735104.9104.97348039.12621.55347.869.9
2013052.9123.5988.48683.42576.85930.1176.5
2014941.3052.3104.6784.410650.23381.66954.9313.8
20151436069.2155.71211.18667.82093.46453.3121.1
2016992017.4174800.67866.31670.75795.3400.3
2017623.817.317.386.6502.58889.32408.65787.6693.1
2018512.205388.3370.97718.11854.55333.8529.8
2019318.60067.1251.65316.1838.54175.8301.9

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Taos Ski Valley, NM0.07,246.469162019
Angel Fire, NM186.62,145.5976192019
Questa, NM171.1570.51,757222019
Red River, NM429.23,648.1485242018
Cimarron, NM1,240.11,578.41,014382018
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k		 Property
per 100k		 Pop. Miles Data
Year
Taos Ski Valley, NM0.07,246.469162019
Angel Fire, NM186.62,145.5976192019
Questa, NM171.1570.51,757222019
Red River, NM429.23,648.1485242018
Cimarron, NM1,240.11,578.41,014382018

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Tim · Kansas City, MO
Taos, you deserve a visit! Hi
Over 2 years ago

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Caroline · Taos, NM
Living here full time
Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Robert · Taos, NM
Art
Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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