Is Albuquerque, NM Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Albuquerque, New Mexico reported 822.60 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.58 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 593.04 per 100,000 above that reference, with 4,627 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Albuquerque, New Mexico reported 667.39 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.55 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 479.24 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,754 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Albuquerque, New Mexico reported 579.03 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.00 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 386.03 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,257 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Albuquerque, New Mexico reported 124.09 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.57 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 75.85 per 100,000 above that reference, with 698 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Albuquerque, New Mexico reported 2,758.99 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.49 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,652.02 per 100,000 above that reference, with 15,519 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Albuquerque, NM has an adjusted safety score of 12.97 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New Mexico. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the New Mexico workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 698 | 124.09 | 48.24 |
2.57× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 4627 | 822.6 | 229.56 |
3.58× national |
| Burglary | 3754 | 667.39 | 188.15 |
3.55× national |
| Larceny-theft | 15519 | 2758.99 | 1106.97 |
2.49× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3257 | 579.03 | 193.0 |
3.0× national |
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What drives Albuquerque's safety score?
Albuquerque ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New Mexico, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 562,488 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Personal Safety at 16.99, while Property Security is lowest at 5.27. The 11.72-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Aggravated Assault is highest relative to its national reference at 822.6 per 100,000 (3.58× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 2758.99 per 100,000 (2.49× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Albuquerque, New Mexico recorded 15,519 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 55.7% of the 27,855 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 698 robbery reports (2.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Albuquerque, New Mexico recorded 4,627 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 16.6% of the 27,855 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 698 robbery reports (2.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Albuquerque, New Mexico recorded 3,754 burglary offenses in 2025, 13.5% of the 27,855 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 698 robbery reports (2.5%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Albuquerque, New Mexico uses a reporting population of 562,488 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Albuquerque, New Mexico has an adjusted score of 12.97 points out of 100 versus 58.9 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a difference of 45.93 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Albuquerque ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Albuquerque, New Mexico has an adjusted score of 12.97 points out of 100 versus 21.79 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, a difference of 8.82 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Albuquerque ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Albuquerque safe compared to other places in New Mexico?
Albuquerque is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 12.97 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New Mexico.
What is the crime rate in Albuquerque?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Albuquerque's safety rating?
Albuquerque's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 12.97 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New Mexico. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Albuquerque?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Albuquerque?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.