The town of Ruidoso, NM has a relatively low rate of violent crime, with only 20.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is a bit higher in Ruidoso, with a rate of 44.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This context provides a clear picture of the crime situation in Ruidoso and shows that while the town may have a lower rate of violent crime, residents should still take precautions to protect their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Ruidoso violent crime is 20.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Ruidoso property crime is 44.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.