Crime Safety Grade

A

Los Alamos, NM Crime Rate

Lower crime than 87% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Los Alamos Safe?

With an overall crime index of 65, Los Alamos has a 35% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 581. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like North Community earning an A grade while North Community rates A.

Crime Index Comparison

Los Alamos
65
New Mexico Avg
121
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
65
35% below average
Violent Crime
43
57% below average
Property Crime
28
72% below average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Los Alamos

1 in 581

Property crime: 1 in 893

Where Is It Safe in Los Alamos?

Areas with Higher Crime

1
North Community
A
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Los Alamos Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 33% below avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 86% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 50 ▼ 50%
Assault Violent 67 ▼ 33%
Robbery Violent 14 ▼ 86%
Burglary Property 27 ▼ 73%
Larceny / Theft Property 35 ▼ 65%
Vehicle Theft Property 22 ▼ 78%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Los Alamos Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 North Community A 54
2 Quemazon A 76

Los Alamos Crime by Zip Code

87544
A Index: 79

Los Alamos Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
12,978
Median Income
$114,034
Home Value
$319,751
Median Rent
$1,046
Home Ownership
66%

Racial Demographics

White
76.2%
Black
0.6%
Hispanic
21.3%
Asian
10.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Los Alamos?
Los Alamos has an overall crime index of 65, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Los Alamos are rated A or B for safety.
Is Los Alamos safe to live in?
Los Alamos has a crime safety grade of A. Very very low crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Los Alamos?
The safest neighborhoods in Los Alamos based on crime data include North Community, and Quemazon. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Los Alamos crime compare to the national average?
Los Alamos's overall crime index is 65 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 35% lower than the typical US city.

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