Ruidoso Metro Area, NM Crime

The Ruidoso, NM Metro Area has seen a rise in both violent and property crime rates in recent years. According to statistics, the area's violent crime rate stands at 26.125, which is slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Ruidoso is at 40.075, exceeding the US average of 35.4. This increase in crime has left residents and authorities concerned about the safety of the community. The context of these statistics reveals a pressing issue that needs to be addressed in order to ensure the well-being of the residents in the Ruidoso, NM Metro Area.

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NOTE: The city of Ruidoso, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Alamogordo, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Alamogordo, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.