The Las Cruces, NM Metro Area has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in this area is at 17.3, while the US average is 22.7. Despite this, Las Cruces still faces challenges with property crime, with a rate of 43.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. These numbers suggest that while the area may have a lower overall crime rate, residents should still take precautions to protect their property. The community must continue to work together to address and prevent crime in order to maintain the safety and security of its citizens.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Las Cruces Metro Area violent crime is 17.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Las Cruces Metro Area property crime is 43.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Las Cruces, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.