2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Roswell, NM vs Lincoln, NE

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- Lincoln has 52% less violent crime than Roswell.
- Lincoln has 31% less property crime than Roswell.
 Roswell, NMLincoln, NEUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock1722.7
 Property Crime68.8  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Roswell    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 6 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Roswell, New MexicoCrime Index
 Dexter, NM12.65
 Midway, NM25.7
 Lake Arthur, NM28.35
 Hagerman, NM30.4
 Roswell, NM52.05

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