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Is Artesia, New Mexico Safe?

Population 12,735 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Artesia is a smaller community of 12,735 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 232.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,453 per 100K.

Artesia Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricArtesiaNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate389.1332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1934.52123.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate312.0--268.2
Theft Rate1453.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate435.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

232.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1935/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Artesia

Violent crime in Artesia is close to the national average. The rate of 389.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1934.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,453 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 312 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Artesia Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault312
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery92
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary296
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,453
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft435
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Artesia Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Artesia
389.1
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Artesia
1934.5
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Artesia Safety

Is Artesia safe?
Not especially. Artesia earns a C- with a crime rate of 232.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Artesia?
232.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 389.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1934.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Artesia safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Artesia's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,453 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Artesia?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Artesia generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Artesia police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Artesia?
No. Crime in Artesia has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Artesia compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Artesia ranks behind about 73% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Artesia to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Artesia?
Bad. A C- grade and 232.4 per-thousand rate put Artesia below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Artesia?
389.1 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (312), robbery (92), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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