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Is Santa Fe, New Mexico Safe?

Population 89,837 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Santa Fe runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 81% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,837 per 100K.

Santa Fe Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSanta FeNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate367.5332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2208.12123.71,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate275.0--268.2
Theft Rate1837.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate268.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

257.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

368/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2208/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Santa Fe

Violent crime in Santa Fe is close to the national average. The rate of 367.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2208.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,837 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Santa Fe Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault275
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery91
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary360
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,837
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft268
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Santa Fe Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Fe
367.5
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Santa Fe
2208.1
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Fe Safety

Is Santa Fe safe?
Not especially. Santa Fe earns a D with a crime rate of 257.6 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 Santa Fe?
257.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 367.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2208.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Santa Fe safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Santa Fe's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,837 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Santa Fe?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Santa Fe generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Santa Fe police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Santa Fe?
No. Crime in Santa Fe has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Santa Fe compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Santa Fe ranks behind about 72% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Santa Fe to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Santa Fe?
Bad. A D grade and 257.6 per-thousand rate put Santa Fe below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 368 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Santa Fe?
367.5 per 100,000, which is 1% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (275), robbery (91), and murder (3.0) 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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