Carlsbad, NM has an above average rate of both violent and property crime compared to the US as a whole. The violent crime rate in Carlsbad is 24.8, which is higher than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Carlsbad is 59.9, which is significantly higher than the US average of 35.4. This indicates that residents of Carlsbad should take extra caution when dealing with potential criminal activity and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Carlsbad violent crime is 24.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Carlsbad property crime is 59.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.