2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Rio Rancho, NM vs Malta, MT

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- Malta has 2% less violent crime than Rio Rancho.
- Malta has 20% less property crime than Rio Rancho.
 Rio Rancho, NMMalta, MTUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.522.7
 Property Crime31.7  Unlock35.4

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

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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Reviews for Malta    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Hello, My name is Marcie and I was shocked when I read Joann & Bryce's comments about Malta. I visited there from CA (I have friends there who live on a ranch) and I  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hey Bryce from Fresno, I am still here in this miserable little town. You have really gotten it correct about the Sherrif and the district judge. I am almost 70 years  More

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Joann from Malta hit the nail on the head! I am a 27 year old guy from California when I had the misfortune of breaking down in Malta in August 2006. I took a job at the  More

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