Silver City, NM Metro Area has experienced a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the violent crime rate in this area is at 23 per 1,000 residents, slightly exceeding the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. However, the property crime rate in Silver City is also slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 35.65 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. While the overall crime rate in Silver City may be slightly higher than the national average, it is important to note that this area has a relatively low population and is still considered a safe place to live. The community and law enforcement are dedicated to reducing crime and making Silver City a secure and peaceful place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Silver City Metro Area violent crime is 23.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Silver City Metro Area property crime is 35.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Silver City, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Deming, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Deming, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.