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Is Hobbs, New Mexico Safe?

Population 40,863 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hobbs is a smaller community of 40,863 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 234.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,359 per 100K.

Hobbs Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHobbsNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate362.7332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1983.42123.71,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate235.0--268.2
Theft Rate1359.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate296.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

234.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

363/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1983/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hobbs

Violent crime in Hobbs is close to the national average. The rate of 362.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1983.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,359 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hobbs Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault235
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary330
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,359
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft296
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hobbs Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hobbs
362.7
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hobbs
1983.4
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hobbs Safety

Is Hobbs safe?
Not especially. Hobbs earns a C- with a crime rate of 234.6 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 Hobbs?
234.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 362.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1983.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hobbs safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hobbs's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,359 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hobbs?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hobbs generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hobbs police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hobbs?
No. Crime in Hobbs has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Hobbs compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Hobbs ranks behind about 64% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hobbs to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hobbs?
Bad. A C- grade and 234.6 per-thousand rate put Hobbs below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 363 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hobbs?
362.7 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (235), robbery (75), and murder (8.0) 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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