Crime Safety Grade

C+

Albuquerque, NM Crime Rate

Lower crime than 61% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 176+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Albuquerque Safe?

With an overall crime index of 102, Albuquerque has a 2% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 229. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Heritage East earning an A+ grade while Alta Monte rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Albuquerque
102
New Mexico Avg
121
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
102
2% above average
Violent Crime
109
9% above average
Property Crime
111
11% above average
Safe Areas
99%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Albuquerque

1 in 229

Property crime: 1 in 225

Where Is It Safe in Albuquerque?

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Albuquerque Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 20% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 2% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 104 ▲ 4%
Assault Violent 113 ▲ 13%
Robbery Violent 111 ▲ 11%
Burglary Property 98 ▼ 2%
Larceny / Theft Property 120 ▲ 20%
Vehicle Theft Property 115 ▲ 15%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Albuquerque Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Valley Gardens A+ 45
2 Anderson Hills A+ 14
3 Parkway A+ 14
4 Volcano Trails A+ 18
5 Heritage East A+ 12
6 Cherry Hills A+ 31
7 John B. Robert A+ 34
8 North Albuquerque Acres A+ 24
9 Vista Del Mundo A+ 14
10 Rancho Sereno A+ 29
11 Tanoan East A+ 44
12 High Desert A+ 64
13 Quail Springs A 37
14 Vineyard Estates A 44
15 Tanoan A 37
16 Bear Canyon A 85
17 Tuscany A 28
18 Prospectors Ridge A 58
19 Alban Hills A 42
20 Peppertree / Royal Oak A 40
21 Skies West A 33
22 Cielito Lindo A 22
23 Nor Este A 50
24 Glenwood Hills South Casa Grande A 83
25 Las Lomitas A 35
26 Tres Volcanes A 35
27 Volcano Cliffs A 48
28 Skyview West A 53
29 Heritage Hills A 72
30 Westgate Heights A 44
31 Alvarado Gardens A 77
32 Thomas Village A 79
33 Bond Ranches A 61
34 Quail Ranch A 61
35 Embudo Canyon A 69
36 Bear Canyon West A 41
37 Four Hllls Village A 72
38 Mossman A 79
39 Monte Largo Hills A 88
40 Onate A 88
41 Ventana Ranch A 54
42 Academy Hills Park A 77
43 Eisenhower Area A 92
44 Lee Acres A 82
45 Loma Del Rey A 80
46 La Luz Del Sol A 52
47 Quaker Heights A 52
48 Academy North A 118
49 Gavilan Addition A 71
50 Kirtland Air Force Base A 33
51 Academy Estates East A 71
52 The Courtyards A 53
53 Classic Uptown A 58
54 West La Cueva A 37
55 North Domingo Baca A 37
56 North Wyoming A 67
57 Rio Grande Blvd. A 95
58 Quintessence A 27
59 Eastridge A 95
60 S. R. Marmon A 69
61 Indian Moon A 98
62 McDuffie / Twin Parks A 90
63 Cibola A 132
64 Mirabella / Miravista A 43
65 Stardust Skies Park A 56
66 Summit Park A 96
67 Crestview Bluff A 75
68 Los Altos A 53
69 Avalon A 65
70 Mesa Del Sol Innovation Park A 75
71 Matheson Park A 73
72 North Eastern Assoc. of Residents A 102
73 Glenwood Hills A 125
74 Taylor Ranch A 60
75 Vista Del Norte A 74
76 Antelope Run A 116
77 Nob Hill A 121
78 Sombra Del Monte A 81
79 Paloma Del Sol A 69
80 Quigley Park A 96
81 Juan Tabo Hills A 71
82 Vista Magnifica A 74
83 Riverview Heights A 74
84 North Campus A 116
85 University of New Mexico A 65
86 Oso Grande A 96
87 Stinson Tower A 67
88 Mark Twain A 103
89 West Park A 141
90 Paradise Hill A 89
91 Sandia High School Area A 72
92 Eldorado Heights A- 129
93 Matthew Meadow A- 161
94 Los Griegos A- 89
95 Academy Ridge East A- 145
96 Northeast Valley A- 88
97 Albuquerque Meadows A- 108
98 Laurelwood A- 105
99 Alameda North Valley A- 98
100 Enchanted Park A- 133
101 Fair Heights A- 112
102 Altura Addition A- 105
103 Altura Park A- 105
104 Siesta Hills A- 67
105 Vecinos Del Bosque A- 100
106 Seven Bar Ranch A- 102
107 Huning Castle A- 154
108 Parkland Hills A- 138
109 Pueblo Alto A- 157
110 Ladera West A- 100
111 West Mesa A- 102
112 Spruce Park A- 175
113 Academy Acres North A- 114
114 Bel-Air A- 134
115 La Sala Grande A- 122
116 Netherwood Park A- 127
117 Sandia Vista A- 138
118 Riverfronte Estates A- 98
119 Willow Wood A- 106
120 Pat Hurley A- 101
121 Princess Jeanne A- 126
122 Eastrange / Peidra Vista A- 160
123 Hodgin A- 98
124 Los Duranes A- 127
125 Vista Grande A- 130
126 South Guadalupe Trail A- 142
127 Ladera Heights A- 116
128 Inez B+ 97
129 Raynolds Addition B+ 182
130 Southeast Heights B+ 140
131 South Los Altos B+ 124
132 Alamosa B+ 128
133 South Broadway B+ 127
134 McKinley B+ 116
135 San Jose B+ 112
136 Greater Gardner B+ 145
137 Alvarado Park B+ 171
138 Sawmill Area B+ 147
139 Elder Homestead B+ 122
140 Arroyo Del Oso North B+ 128
141 ABQ Park B+ 124
142 West Bluff B+ 134
143 Near North Valley B+ 141
144 San Gabriel Area B 179
145 Uptown B 150
146 Snow Heights B 169
147 Wildflower Area B 149
148 Downtown B 164
149 Los Alamos B 168
150 Fair West B 174
151 Historic Old Town B 188
152 Wells Park B 176
153 Huning Highland Historic District B 193
154 Singing Arrow B 145
155 Highland Business B 183
156 Jerry Cline Park B 186
157 Broadway Central Corridor Partnership Inc B 158
158 West Old Town B 169
159 Trumbull Village B 169
160 Barelas B 166
161 La Mesa B 152
162 Yale Village B- 139
163 Del Norte B- 158
164 Quail Ridge B- 191
165 Sycamore B- 191
166 University Heights B- 188
167 Manzano Manor B- 192
168 Clayton Heights / Lomas Del Cielo B- 156
169 Kirtland Community B- 139
170 Victory Hills B- 182
171 Silver Hill B- 190
172 Los Volcanes B- 173
173 South San Pedro B- 175
174 Citizens Improvement Community of Martineztown B- 192
175 Santa Barbara / Martineztown C+ 190
176 Alta Monte C- 189

Albuquerque Crime by Zip Code

87122
A Index: 40
87111
A Index: 88
87114
A Index: 70
87113
A Index: 76
87116
A Index: 61
87120
A Index: 72
87121
A- Index: 71
87112
A- Index: 113
87109
A- Index: 112
87105
A- Index: 96
87123
A- Index: 121
87110
A- Index: 117
87151
A- Index: 87
87104
B+ Index: 140
87107
B+ Index: 131
87106
B+ Index: 140
87108
B Index: 159
87102
B Index: 155
87119
B- Index: 139

Albuquerque Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
762,853
Median Income
$53,936
Home Value
$203,975
Median Rent
$889
Home Ownership
60%

Racial Demographics

White
67.3%
Black
3.4%
Hispanic
51.5%
Asian
3.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has an overall crime index of 102, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 99% of neighborhoods in Albuquerque are rated A or B for safety.
Is Albuquerque safe to live in?
Albuquerque has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Albuquerque?
The safest neighborhoods in Albuquerque based on crime data include Heritage East, Valley Gardens, Anderson Hills, Volcano Trails, and Parkway. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Albuquerque crime compare to the national average?
Albuquerque's overall crime index is 102 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 2% higher than the typical US city.

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