87740 Zip Code, Raton

Crime Rate & Statistics

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Raton

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 105 / 300 High

Violent Crime 115

15% above national avg

Property Crime 126

26% above national avg

City Ranking

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Is 87740 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 87740 in Raton, NM has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Raton.

Looking at specific crime types, larceny / theft is the most elevated concern (index: 137, 37% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 109).

Highest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 137 (37% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Assault · Index 109 (9% above avg)

87740 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Raton	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	116	+16%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	109	+9%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	117	+17%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	119	+19%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	109	+9%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	137	+37%	N/A	Moderate
Vehicle Theft	131	+31%	N/A	Moderate

87740 Crime Map

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87740 Demographics & Context

Population

7,256

Median Income

$50,300

Home Value

$92,886

Median Age

Pop. Density

4/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 12.7%

Graduate Degree 7%

Housing

72%

28%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 75.9%

Black 0.6%

Hispanic 55.1%

Asian 0.4%

87740 Crime Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 87740, Raton?

Zip code 87740 in Raton, NM has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average. Zip code 87740 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Raton.

Is Zip code 87740 a safe neighborhood in Raton?

Zip code 87740 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Raton, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Larceny / Theft (index: 137), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 109). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Raton.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 87740?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 87740 is Larceny / Theft, with a crime index of 137 (37% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more prevalent than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 87740?

Zip code 87740 has a population of approximately 7,256. The median household income is $50,300. The median home value is $92,886. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 87740 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 87740's overall crime rate is 5% above the national average (index 105 vs 100). Within Raton, 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 April 2026.