The 10 Safest Cities In New Mexico For 2024

The 10 Safest Cities In New Mexico For 2024

1. Los Alamos

Known as the Atomic City for being the town that developed the atomic bomb, Los Alamos is a much safer place than back when they were fiddling with nuclear fission there. In fact, we named it the best family city in all of New Mexico, due in part to how safe it is. Los Alamos had the second safest violent crime rate in the state, with an average of only two violent crimes each month. The town also averaged a super-low two property crimes a week, a rate about four times lower than the national average.

Los Alamos is also home to Bandelier National Monument, so you'll never lack for exceptional natural beauty and wildlife.

2. Corrales

Located just north Albuquerque, Corrales is the safest place in the Land of Enchantment. With only 13 violent crimes committed in 2022, Corrales had a violent crime rate 11 times lower than the national average. The property crime rate in Corrales was also the third safest in New Mexico. That's good news for folks who want to hit the grower's market on a Sunday morning, without fear of their fresh fruits and veggies getting snatched.

Corrales has more going for it then just safety; we also named the idyllic village the best place to live in New Mexico, meaning everything from house prices to education levels are stellar in Corrales. On the flip side, it's also the richest place to live in New Mexico, so you may want a little nest egg before moving here.

Tucumcari, locted along Route 66 in Quay County, holds the title of the third safest city in New Mexico. It has evolved from its 1901 roots as a raucous railroad camp to a peaceful county seat and regional hub. The safety of Tucumcari is evident in its low crime statistics. With just 0 violent crimes and 50 property offenses in the last reporting year, it's clear why it ranks safest in violent crime safety.

Tucumcari's highlights include the Mesalands Dinosaur Museum, Route 66 attractions, vibrant murals, and outdoor adventures at Ute Lake and Conchas Lake State Parks.

4. Anthony

Anthony is the fourth safest place in New Mexico due mostly to its super low rate of property crime; the fourth safest in the state. Residents of Anthony had a 1 in 156 chance of being the victim of a property crime in 2022, a rate five times lower than the national average. So you don't have to worry about anyone pitching your wine after a day at La Vina Winery.

Anthony is located just a half hour north of El Paso and the Mexican border.

5. Grants

Located on the Trail of the Ancients Byway 75 miles west of Albuquerque, Grants is the fifth safest city in New Mexico. Grants had the ninth safest rate of violence in the state, with about 1.5 cases a month on average. The property crime rate in Grants is also the second safest statewide, with residents facing a 1 in 191 chance of being the victim of a robbery or theft.

Grants also has the benefit of being a short drive from El Mapais National Monument, with the attendant surplus of great hikes around.

6. Raton

Located in northeastern New Mexico just 7 miles south of the Colorado border, Raton is the sixth safest city in the state. With just over a violent crime a month on average, Raton had the seventh safest rate of violence in the New Mexico. Raton's more than safe, though - it's fun. As long as you don't run into a mountain lion or a bear at Sugarite Canyon State Park, you should be totally safe.

Raton's also the 5th best city for singles in New Mexico, so you can look for love in total safety.

7. Lovington

Located in Lea County in the southeastern part of the state, Lovington is the seventh safest city in New Mexico overall. The city had the 14th safest rate of property crime and third safest lowest rate of violent crime in the state. That works out to just over one violent crime committed per month on average.

On top of that, in Lovington, you can learn to protect yourself against predatory animals at Predator University. So whether you're afraid of wolves or criminals, your mind will be equally at ease in Lovington.

8. Truth or Consequences

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, has one of the all-time great city names. But this town of 6,060 is more than just an interesting moniker. It's also the number 8 safest location in the state.

Truth or Consequences didn't always have that distinctive name. It received it as a result of a 1950 radio contest. Prior to that, the town was known as Hot Springs, getting that designation as a result of its local natural spas.

If you go for the hot springs, you can walk the streets in absolute confidence. The town reported a minimal number of violent crimes for the year, with 13 such events. That equates to a per-capita rate of 214/100k people.

9. Sunland Park

Historically, border towns often get a reputation as rowdy places. Not Sunland Park. Instead, it stands as the number 9 safest city in New Mexico.

Geographically speaking, Sunland Park, New Mexico, is the definition of a border town. It sits right along the southern edge of the state, just over the line from Mexico. On its east, it runs along the Texas border, right next to the city of El Paso.

Sunland Park offers more than a convenient crossover into a foreign country, or a quick trip to one of Texas's most famous cities. It also has trails along the Rio Grande River, as well as its own racetrack/casino. All these amenities come with the utmost peace of mind. In a population of 17,441, Sunland Park suffered just 80 violent crime. This included a scant 1 robberies.

For property crimes, the news is even better. The city boasted a property-crime rate of 676/100k people, the fifth safest pace in New Mexico.

A short jaunt down I-40 from Albuquerque, Edgewood, New Mexico, provides access to almost any attraction you'd like. About a half hour from the state's main population center, the community also has its share of nearby natural wonders. It's also located at the cusp of the Cibola National Forest.

Edgewood offers more than just mere location, however. It's also the number 10 safest city in the state. There were 111 property crimes and 16 violent crimes over the course of a year. With a population of 6,125, that equates to an overall crime rate of 2,073/100k people.

The citizens of Edgewood enjoy a median income of $72725. The median home price equals $343385, while the unemployment rate sits at 5.58.

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