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.