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Is Deming, New Mexico Safe?

Population 14,944 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Deming is a smaller community of 14,944 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,501 per 100K.

Deming Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDemingNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate259.1332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1891.02123.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1501.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate434.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

259/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1891/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Deming

Violent crime in Deming is below the national average. The rate of 259.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1891.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,501 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Deming Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary305
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,501
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft434
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Deming Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Deming
259.1
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Deming
1891.0
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Deming Safety

Is Deming safe?
Not especially. Deming earns a C with a crime rate of 215 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Deming?
215 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 259.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1891.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Deming safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Deming has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Deming?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Deming generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Deming police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Deming?
No. Crime in Deming has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Deming compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Deming ranks behind about 69% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Deming to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Deming?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Deming?
259.1 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (42), and murder (3.0) 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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