2025 Compare Cities Crime:
Sterling, CO vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho has 21% less violent crime than Sterling.
- Rio Rancho has 35% less property crime than Sterling.
 Sterling, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock16.822.7
 Property Crime48.4  Unlock35.4

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

Reviews for Sterling    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I finally found a place I can afford to live in Colorado , only problem is the commute to Littleton is over 2 hours on the way home from work. So I leave for work on the  More

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Over 12 years ago

This place has the best customer service and "Howdy neighbor" was invented here. Cost of living is better than Indiana and Oregon. Quiet town, so you'll need to create  More

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Over 12 years ago

Sterling is a completely corrupt town where anyone in the"good-old-boys" network came cause untold misery for anyone they choose. The police, the courts, child  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 Sterling, ColoradoCrime Index
 Padroni, CO18.5
 Fleming, CO20.05
 Peetz, CO20.05
 Iliff, CO21.15
 Merino, CO24.1
 Crook, CO24.75
 Atwood, CO27.1
 Sterling, CO34.8

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