| Statistic | Reportedincidents | /100k people | Santa Fe/100k people | New Mexico/100k people | National/100k people |
| Total crime | 5,152 | n/a (estimate) | 5,808 | 3,765 | 2,324 |
| Murder | 5 | n/a | 5.6 | 12.0 | 6.3 |
| Rape | 42 | n/a | 47.3 | 54.6 | 40.0 |
| Robbery | 100 | n/a | 112.7 | 110.6 | 66.1 |
| Assault | 672 | n/a | 757.6 | 603.3 | 268.2 |
| Violent crime | 819 | n/a (estimate) | 923 | 781 | 370 |
| Burglary | 955 | n/a | 1,076.6 | 604.0 | 269.8 |
| Theft | 2,713 | n/a | 3,058.4 | 1,838.4 | 1,401.9 |
| Vehicle theft | 665 | n/a | 749.7 | 541.7 | 282.7 |
| Property crime | 4,333 | n/a (estimate) | 4,885 | 2,984 | 1,954 |
When we analyze the latest crime report, the Santa Fe crime rate is 149.9% higher than the national average. These incidents are classified into two primary categories: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes include assault, robbery, rape and murder. Whereas property crimes encompass theft, vehicle theft and burglary. In the case of Santa Fe, there were 819 reported violent crimes, equivalent to 923 per 100,000 individuals, 149.7% higher than the national average. Additionally, Santa Fe recorded 4333 property crimes, amounting to 4885 per 100,000 residents, 149.9% higher than the U.S. average.
In Santa Fe, the crime rate stands at 5808 per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national average by 149.89%. This places the city among those with some of the highest total crime rates nationwide. However, it's important to recognize that this doesn't imply that the entire city is unsafe. As with any urban area, there are neighborhoods in Santa Fe that exhibit varying levels of safety, emphasizing the need for localized crime prevention efforts and community involvement to create a safe environment across the entire city.
Santa Fe is one of the most dangerous cities in America with a violent crime rate of 923 per 100,000 people - this ranks in the bottom 10% of all U.S. cities that reported crime. Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Santa Fe is 1 in 109.
Santa Fe faces some of the nation's most elevated property crime rates, recording 4885 incidents per 100,000 people. This places the city among the worst 10% of all U.S. cities that reported crime. Regrettably, the likelihood of falling victim to property crime in Santa Fe stands at 1 in 21, significantly surpassing the national average. These statistics underscore the imperative need for bolstered community safety measures to mitigate property crimes and enhance the well-being of its residents.
Recently, vehicle thefts have seen an upward trend across the United States, and Santa Fe ranks among the cities with the highest vehicle theft rates in the country. Last year, there were 665 vehicle thefts, amounting to 750 stolen vehicles per 100,000 residents. This places Santa Fe within the worst 10% of all cities, indicating that 90% of cities fare better in terms of vehicle theft rates. The likelihood of your vehicle being stolen stands at 1 in 134.
What do the local residents think about crime in Santa Fe? Well, based on a recent survey of 107 people (conducted by AreaVibes), 41% of Santa Fe residents said that there was virtually no crime and that they felt safe walking at night. Another 59% of respondents said that there was too much crime in the area and they did not feel safe walking alone at night.
To determine if Santa Fe is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Santa Fe has a total crime rate that is 150% higher than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 14.12 daily crimes (2.24 violent daily crimes and 11.87 daily property crimes) in Santa Fe.
In Santa Fe, the poverty rate currently stands at 14.3%, which contrasts with the national average of 15.1%. It's essential to recognize that the economic status of a city's inhabitants could be a pivotal factor influencing crime stats. Communities grappling with high poverty rates and income inequality are often susceptible to elevated crime levels, as some individuals may turn to unlawful activities to fulfill their essential needs. While lower poverty rates could lead to a reduction in Santa Fe crime rates.
If employment opportunities are limited or if many jobs offer low wages, it can lead to higher rates of unemployment and underemployment, which could lead to an increase in Santa Fe crime rates. Areas where individuals struggle with unemployment or low wages, may be more susceptible to an increase in criminal activities as a result of financial insecurity. While lower rates of unemployment or a surplus of job opportunities could lead to a decrease in crime as their basic needs are being met. Santa Fe has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, compared to a national average of 4.7%.
The level of education within a community can impact crime rates. Higher educational attainment often correlates with lower crime rates, as it provides individuals with better job opportunities and alternatives to criminal behavior. While lower educational achievement rates tend to lead to higher crime rates. In Santa Fe, 83.8% of people have completed high school, while 83% of people have completed high school nationally.
| Item | Santa Fe | New Mexico | National |
| Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians) | 201 | 3,705 | 558,732 |
| Police officers & civilians /1000 residents | 2.9 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
| State | Total offenders | New Mexico /100K | National /100K |
| New Mexico | 3,129 | 155 | 266 |
| City | Population | Violent crime/100k people | Property crime/100k people | Total crime/100k people |
| Nambe, NM | 1,970 | 180 | 688 | 868 |
| El Rancho, NM | 1,406 | 182 | 698 | 880 |
| Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM | 5,510 | 254 | 970 | 1,224 |
| White Rock, NM | 5,845 | 254 | 970 | 1,224 |
| La Cienega, NM | 3,728 | 289 | 1,106 | 1,396 |
| Pecos, NM | 1,194 | 302 | 1,155 | 1,457 |
| Jacona, NM | 375 | 315 | 1,206 | 1,521 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 84,418 | 923 | 4,885 | 5,808 |
| City | Population | Violent crime/100k people | Property crime/100k people | Total crime/100k people |
| Alhambra, CA | 84,509 | 201 | 2,565 | 2,765 |
| Redwood City, CA | 84,518 | 394 | 1,993 | 2,387 |
| Johns Creek, GA | 84,551 | 41 | 475 | 516 |
| New Braunfels, TX | 84,622 | 188 | 1,414 | 1,602 |
| Danbury, CT | 84,650 | 138 | 1,306 | 1,443 |
| Santa Fe, NM | 84,418 | 923 | 4,885 | 5,808 |
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