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Is Farmington, New Mexico Safe?

Population 46,055 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Farmington is a smaller community of 46,055 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,150 per 100K.

Farmington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFarmingtonNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate306.1332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1908.82123.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate211.0--268.2
Theft Rate1150.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate402.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

306/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1909/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Farmington

Violent crime in Farmington is below the national average. The rate of 306.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1908.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,150 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Farmington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault211
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery50
079% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary231
086% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,150
082% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft402
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Farmington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
306.1
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Farmington
1908.8
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Farmington Safety

Is Farmington safe?
Not especially. Farmington earns a C with a crime rate of 221.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Farmington?
221.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 306.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1908.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Farmington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Farmington's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,150 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Farmington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Farmington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Farmington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Farmington?
No. Crime in Farmington has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Farmington compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Farmington ranks behind about 61% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Farmington 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 Farmington?
Bad. A C grade and 221.5 per-thousand rate put Farmington below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 306 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Farmington?
306.1 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (211), robbery (50), and murder (4.0) 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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