The Hobbs, NM Metro Area has experienced a significant decrease in crime rates in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the area's violent crime rate is 18.5, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. This decrease can be attributed to the efforts of local law enforcement and community organizations working together to create a safer environment. Property crime in Hobbs is also lower than the national average, with a rate of 33 compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that the efforts to reduce crime have been effective in both violent and non-violent offenses. However, despite this progress, there is still work to be done to further decrease the crime rate and create a safer community for all residents. With continued efforts and collaboration, it is hopeful that Hobbs, NM Metro Area will continue to see a decline in crime rates and become a safer place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Hobbs Metro Area violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Hobbs Metro Area property crime is 33.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Hobbs, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.