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Is Alamogordo, New Mexico Safe?

Population 31,906 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Alamogordo runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime above the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,438 per 100K.

Alamogordo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAlamogordoNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate430.5332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2150.62123.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate357.0--268.2
Theft Rate1438.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate394.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

258.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

431/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2151/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Alamogordo

Violent crime in Alamogordo is above the national average. The rate of 430.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2150.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,438 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 357 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Alamogordo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault357
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery106
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary409
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,438
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft394
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Alamogordo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alamogordo
430.5
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Alamogordo
2150.6
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Alamogordo Safety

Is Alamogordo safe?
Not especially. Alamogordo earns a D with a crime rate of 258.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Alamogordo?
258.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 430.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2150.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Alamogordo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Alamogordo's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,438 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Alamogordo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Alamogordo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Alamogordo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Alamogordo?
Crime rates have held steady in Alamogordo, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Alamogordo compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Alamogordo ranks behind about 71% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Alamogordo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Alamogordo?
Bad. A D grade and 258.1 per-thousand rate put Alamogordo below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 431 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Alamogordo?
430.5 per 100,000, which is 18% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (357), robbery (106), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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