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Safest Cities in New Mexico — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 19 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Carlsbad is the safest city in New Mexico with a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Deming (22/1K) and Farmington (22.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 19 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
24.3per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
417per 100K
Avg Property Crime
2016per 100K

All 19 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Carlsbad
B-
21.5
2Deming
B-
22
3Farmington
B-
22.2
4Española
B-
22.2
5Sunland Park
B-
22.8
6Hobbs
C+
23.3
7Artesia
C+
23.3
8Las Cruces
C+
24.3
9Rio Rancho
C+
24.5
10Las Vegas
C+
24.5
11Clovis
C+
24.8
12Gallup
C+
24.8
13Albuquerque
C+
24.9
14Santa Fe
C+
25.1
15Alamogordo
C+
25.2
16Portales
C+
26.5
17Los Lunas
C+
26.6
18Lovington
C+
26.8
19Roswell
C
26.9

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in New Mexico (2027)

1
C
Roswell26.9/1K · Elevated · Violent: 398/100K
2
C+
Lovington26.8/1K · Moderate · Violent: 460/100K
3
C+
Los Lunas26.6/1K · Moderate · Violent: 372/100K
4
C+
Portales26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 464/100K
5
C+
Alamogordo25.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 482/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in New Mexico in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Carlsbad is the safest city in New Mexico with a crime rate of 21.5 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 54% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in New Mexico for 2027?
The safest cities in New Mexico for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Carlsbad, Deming, Farmington, Española, Sunland Park, Hobbs, Artesia, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Las Vegas. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in New Mexico in 2027?
Roswell has the highest crime rate in New Mexico at 26.9 per 1,000 residents, earning a C safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are New Mexico 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is New Mexico safe to live in 2027?
New Mexico has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 417 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Carlsbad earns a B- while Roswell gets a C.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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