Melrose, NM has a relatively low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Melrose is 13.6, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is likely due to the small population of just over 600 people in the town. However, property crime is also lower in Melrose, with a rate of 6.8 compared to the US average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the tight-knit community in Melrose, where residents likely know and look out for one another. Despite the lower crime rates, it is still important for residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Melrose violent crime is 13.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Melrose property crime is 6.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.