Is Las Cruces, NM Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
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Las Cruces, New Mexico reported 595.85 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 3.09 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 402.85 per 100,000 above that reference, with 671 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Las Cruces, New Mexico reported 554.12 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.95 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 365.97 per 100,000 above that reference, with 624 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Las Cruces, New Mexico reported 2,687.99 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.43 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 1,581.02 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,027 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Las Cruces, New Mexico reported 421.80 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.84 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 192.24 per 100,000 above that reference, with 475 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Las Cruces, New Mexico reported 46.18 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.96 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 2.06 per 100,000 below that reference, with 52 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Las Cruces, NM has an adjusted safety score of 21.79 out of 100. It ranks #2 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 | 52 | 46.18 | 48.24 | 0.96× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 475 | 421.8 | 229.56 |
1.84× national |
| Burglary | 624 | 554.12 | 188.15 |
2.95× national |
| Larceny-theft | 3027 | 2687.99 | 1106.97 |
2.43× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 671 | 595.85 | 193.0 |
3.09× national |
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What drives Las Cruces's safety score?
Las Cruces ranks in the middle half of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New Mexico, ahead of approximately 33% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 112,612 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 33.82, while Property Security is lowest at 6.53. The 27.29-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, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 595.85 per 100,000 (3.09× the national rate). Robbery is lowest on the same relative basis at 46.18 per 100,000 (0.96× 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
Las Cruces, New Mexico recorded 3,027 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 62.4% of the 4,849 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 52 robbery reports (1.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Las Cruces, New Mexico recorded 671 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 13.8% of the 4,849 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 52 robbery reports (1.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Las Cruces, New Mexico recorded 624 burglary offenses in 2025, 12.9% of the 4,849 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 52 robbery reports (1.1%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Las Cruces, New Mexico uses a reporting population of 112,612 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.
Las Cruces, New Mexico has an adjusted score of 21.79 points out of 100 versus 58.9 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, a difference of 37.11 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Las Cruces ranks 2 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Las Cruces, New Mexico has an adjusted score of 21.79 points out of 100 versus 12.97 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a difference of 8.82 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Las Cruces ranks 2 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 Las Cruces safe compared to other places in New Mexico?
Las Cruces is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 21.79 out of 100 and ranks #2 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in New Mexico.
What is the crime rate in Las Cruces?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Las Cruces's safety rating?
Las Cruces's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 21.79 out of 100, which ranks #2 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 Las Cruces?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Las Cruces?
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.