Las Vegas, NM has safety grade D, a population of about 13,055, an overall crime rate near 1,578 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Las Vegas, NM is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Las Vegas, NM for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Las Vegas, NM Crime Rate and Safety Report
Las Vegas, NM crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 8.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
7.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Las Vegas, NM shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (50.5% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 206 incidents suggests Las Vegas maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Las Vegas demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Las Vegas, NM Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3539940, a detailed analysis reveals the following: The total crime count is 206 incidents. Property crime constitutes the largest category with 104 incidents, followed by assault with 88 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent (41 incidents), followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property (43 incidents). Burglary accounts for 5 incidents, stolen property offenses for 13 incidents, and motor vehicle theft for 2 incidents. Assault offenses are uniformly categorized as assault, totaling 88 incidents. Sex offenses account for 10 incidents, with a breakdown of 1 sex offense, and 9 kidnapping/abduction incidents. Robbery is relatively low, with 2 incidents, and homicide is also low, with 1 incident. Finally, there is 1 incident categorized as "others," specifically bribery. To provide a more comprehensive safety profile, additional data is needed. This includes the city and state name, population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. Without this information, it is impossible to calculate crime rates, assign safety scores, or compare this area to other locations.
Las Vegas, NM crime map
Crime Map
Green markers indicate safer areas, red markers indicate high crime areas. Blue markers show the currently selected zip code.
Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
88421
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Safety98.1
Per 1K98
Total Crimes87102
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Safety91.9
Per 1K92
Total Crimes87517
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Safety90.8
Per 1K91
Total Crimes87108
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Safety89.0
Per 1K89
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FAQ about crime in Las Vegas, NM
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Las Vegas, NM.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for Las Vegas, NM and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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