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Is Los Lunas, New Mexico Safe?

Population 20,572 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Los Lunas faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,673 per 100K.

Los Lunas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLos LunasNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate266.7332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2426.12123.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate186.0--268.2
Theft Rate1673.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

269.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2426/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Los Lunas

Violent crime in Los Lunas is below the national average. The rate of 266.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2426.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,673 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Los Lunas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault186
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary321
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,673
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Los Lunas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Los Lunas
266.7
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Los Lunas
2426.1
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Los Lunas Safety

Is Los Lunas safe?
Not especially. Los Lunas earns a D with a crime rate of 269.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Los Lunas?
269.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 266.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2426.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Los Lunas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Los Lunas's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,673 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Los Lunas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Los Lunas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Los Lunas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Los Lunas?
No. Crime in Los Lunas has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Los Lunas compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Los Lunas ranks behind about 86% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas?
Bad. A D grade and 269.3 per-thousand rate put Los Lunas below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 267 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Los Lunas?
266.7 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (186), robbery (38), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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