Mesquite, NM has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 18.3 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, the rate of property crime in Mesquite is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 21.5 compared to 35.4. Despite these statistics, residents of Mesquite still experience the impact of crime in their community. Violent crimes such as assault and robbery can leave victims feeling traumatized and vulnerable, while property crimes such as burglary and theft can result in financial loss and a sense of violation. The community of Mesquite must continue to work towards reducing crime and creating a safer environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Mesquite violent crime is 18.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Mesquite property crime is 21.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Mesquite, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Mesilla, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Mesilla, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.