Dexter, NM is a small town with a population of about 2,500 people. Despite its size, the crime rate in Dexter is low compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Dexter is 8.6 per 1,000 people which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7 per 1,000 people. Similarly, the property crime rate in Dexter is 16.7 per 1,000 people which is also lower than the US average of 35.4 per 1,000 people. Therefore, it can be concluded that Dexter is relatively safe and has much lower rates of crime than many other places in America.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dexter violent crime is 8.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Dexter property crime is 16.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.