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Is Gallup, New Mexico Safe?

Population 19,969 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Gallup is a smaller community of 19,969 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 250.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,710 per 100K.

Gallup Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGallupNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate368.2332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2135.62123.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate303.0--268.2
Theft Rate1710.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate257.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

250.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2136/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Gallup

Violent crime in Gallup is close to the national average. The rate of 368.2 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2135.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,710 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 303 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Gallup Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault303
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery83
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary386
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,710
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft257
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Gallup Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gallup
368.2
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Gallup
2135.6
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Gallup Safety

Is Gallup safe?
Not especially. Gallup earns a D+ with a crime rate of 250.4 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 Gallup?
250.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 368.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2135.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Gallup safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Gallup's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,710 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Gallup?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Gallup generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Gallup police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Gallup?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Gallup's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Gallup compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Gallup ranks behind about 75% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Gallup to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Gallup?
Bad. A D+ grade and 250.4 per-thousand rate put Gallup below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Gallup?
368.2 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (303), robbery (83), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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