The small town of Clayton, NM has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Clayton is 9.3, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Clayton can feel relatively safe in their community. However, the property crime rate in Clayton is slightly higher at 18.4 compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be due to the town's location near the New Mexico-Texas border, making it a target for property crimes such as theft and burglary. Despite this, Clayton still has a lower overall crime rate, making it a relatively peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Clayton violent crime is 9.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Clayton property crime is 18.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.