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Ponchatoula, LA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho has 66% less violent crime than Ponchatoula.
- Rio Rancho has 67% less property crime than Ponchatoula.
 Ponchatoula, LARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.822.7
 Property Crime95  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Ponchatoula    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

ponchatoula is a great town. there are lots of great neighborhoods and a couple of good churches. there is a lot of rec for kids but it is managed in an old mom and pop  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Ponchatoula, LouisianaCrime Index
 Tickfaw, LA19.25
 Roseland, LA19.45
 Natalbany, LA32.95
 Tangipahoa, LA35.1
 Independence, LA64.6
 Ponchatoula, LA72.4
 Kentwood, LA77.3
 Hammond, LA78.9
 Amite City, LA93.55

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