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Is Sunland Park, New Mexico Safe?

Population 18,268 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 18,268, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sunland Park earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,772 per 100K.

Sunland Park Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSunland ParkNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate245.7332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate1998.92123.71,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate167.0--268.2
Theft Rate1772.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate365.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

224.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

246/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1999/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sunland Park

Violent crime in Sunland Park is below the national average. The rate of 245.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1998.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,772 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sunland Park Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault167
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary281
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,772
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft365
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sunland Park Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunland Park
245.7
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sunland Park
1998.9
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sunland Park Safety

Is Sunland Park safe?
Not especially. Sunland Park earns a C with a crime rate of 224.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Sunland Park?
224.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 245.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1998.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sunland Park safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sunland Park's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,772 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sunland Park?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sunland Park generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sunland Park police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sunland Park?
Crime rates have held steady in Sunland Park, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Sunland Park compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Sunland Park ranks behind about 71% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Sunland Park to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sunland Park?
Bad. A C grade and 224.5 per-thousand rate put Sunland Park below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 246 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sunland Park?
245.7 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (167), robbery (35), and murder (5.0) 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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