88081 Zip Code, Chaparral

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

B+

Above-average safety — lower crime than most zip codes

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Chaparral

Summary: 88081 (Chaparral, NM) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 88081, Chaparral, NM has a crime safety grade of B+ as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 6% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: November 4, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 106 / 300 High
Violent Crime 113
13% above national avg
Property Crime 126
26% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 88081 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 88081 in Chaparral, NM has a safety grade of B+. The overall crime index is 106, which is 6% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Chaparral.

Looking at specific crime types, rape is the most elevated concern (index: 150, 50% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 90).

Highest Risk
Rape · Index 150 (50% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Assault · Index 90 (10% below avg)

88081 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Chaparral city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
98 -2% Average
Assault
90 -10% Average
Robbery
115 +15% Moderate
Rape
150 +50% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
143 +43% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
100 0% Average
Vehicle Theft
136 +36% Moderate

88081 Crime Map

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88081 Demographics & Context

Population
12,249
Median Income
$26,874
Home Value
$112,740
Median Age
30
Pop. Density
22/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 3.8%
Graduate Degree 2.2%

Housing

72%
28%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 50.9%
Black 1.6%
Hispanic 82.7%
Asian 0.3%
88081 Crime Map
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 88081, Chaparral?

Zip code 88081 in Chaparral, NM has a crime safety grade of B+ as of 2026. The overall crime index is 106, which is 6% above the national average. Zip code 88081 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Chaparral.

Is Zip code 88081 a safe neighborhood in Chaparral?

Zip code 88081 has a mixed safety picture with a crime grade of B+, and an overall crime index 106 (6% above the national average). Residents should take standard precautions. The highest concern is Rape (index: 150), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 90). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Chaparral.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 88081?

The most common crime type in Zip code 88081 is Rape, with a crime index of 150 (50% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more common than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 88081?

Zip code 88081 has a population of approximately 12,249. The median household income is $26,874. The median home value is $112,740. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 88081 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 88081's overall crime rate is 6% above the national average (index 106 vs 100). Within Chaparral, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated November 2026.