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Is Española, New Mexico Safe?

Population 10,458 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Española is a smaller community of 10,458 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 217.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,312 per 100K.

Española Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEspañolaNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate301.4332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1876.12123.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate185.0--268.2
Theft Rate1312.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate206.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

217.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

301/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1876/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Española

Violent crime in Española is below the national average. The rate of 301.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1876.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,312 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Española Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault185
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery33
052% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary362
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,312
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft206
065% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Española Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Española
301.4
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Española
1876.1
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Española Safety

Is Española safe?
Not especially. Española earns a C with a crime rate of 217.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Española?
217.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 301.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1876.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Española safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Española's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,312 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Española?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Española generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Española police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Española?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Española's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Española compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Española ranks behind about 75% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Española to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Española?
Bad. A C grade and 217.7 per-thousand rate put Española below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 301 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Española?
301.4 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (185), robbery (33), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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