The town of Capitan, NM is a relatively safe place to live compared with the rest of the United States. The violent crime rate in Capitan is 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, property crime in Capitan is 22.8 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the US average of 35.4 per 1,000 residents. While it's not completely crime-free in Capitan, these statistics demonstrate that it's far safer than much of the country and may be a good option for those looking for a peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Capitan violent crime is 23.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Capitan property crime is 22.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.