The Roswell, NM Metro Area has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent data from
, the violent crime rate in this area is 23, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Roswell, NM are at a slightly higher risk of experiencing violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Roswell, NM is also higher than the national average. With a rate of 41.35, this area experiences a higher number of property crimes compared to the US average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. Despite these statistics, the Roswell, NM community continues to work towards reducing crime rates and creating a safer environment for its residents. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Roswell Metro Area violent crime is 23.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Roswell Metro Area property crime is 41.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Roswell, 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.