Bernalillo, NM Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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15%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

25%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Bernalillo_{/100k people}	New Mexico_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	164	n/a (estimate)	1,794	3,468	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	10.5	5.0
Rape	1	n/a	10.9	53.8	37.5
Robbery	2	n/a	21.9	65.3	60.6
Assault	41	n/a	448.4	587.5	256.1
Violent crime	44	n/a (estimate)	481	717	359
Burglary	23	n/a	251.5	500.3	229.2
Theft	90	n/a	984.3	1,750.9	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	7	n/a	76.6	499.9	258.8
Property crime	120	n/a (estimate)	1,312	2,751	1,760

Bernalillo crime map

The Bernalillo crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bernalillo as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Bernalillo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bernalillo crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Bernalillo crime rates are 15% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Bernalillo are 34% higher than the national average
In Bernalillo you have a 1 in 56 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Bernalillo is safer than 8% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Bernalillo has decreased by 48%

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Daily Crime In Bernalillo (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Bernalillo for every 100,000 residents. The Bernalillo total amount of daily crime is 1.93 times less than the New Mexico average and 1.18 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Bernalillo, is 1.49 times less than the New Mexico average, and it is 1.34 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Bernalillo has a daily crime average that is 2.10 times less than the New Mexico average and 1.34 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Bernalillo (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Bernalillo, New Mexico compared to other areas of New Mexico, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Bernalillo safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Bernalillo is safer than 26% of New Mexico cities, and 8% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in New Mexico, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Bernalillo. At this time, Bernalillo sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bernalillo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bernalillo is 1 in 208

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bernalillo is 1 in 77

The chance of being a victim of crime in Bernalillo is 1 in 56

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Bernalillo, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 208. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 77 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Bernalillo is 1 in 56.

Year Over Year Crime In Bernalillo (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Bernalillo, NM is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Bernalillo has decreased by 32%, while the property crime rate in Bernalillo has decreased by 52% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Bernalillo has decreased by 48% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Bernalillo police department

Item	Bernalillo	New Mexico	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	22	3,705	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.6	4.4	3.3

There are a total of 22 Bernalillo police officers. This results in 2.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 41.2% less than the New Mexico average and 20.4% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Mexico

State	Total offenders	New Mexico_/100K	National_/100K
New Mexico	3,129	155	266

There are a total of 3,129 sex offenders in New Mexico. This yields a total of 155 sex offenders in New Mexico per 100,000 residents which is 42% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Corrales, NM	8,636	231	393	624
Sandia Knolls, NM	1,516	135	519	655
Sandia Heights, NM	3,111	137	524	661
Placitas, NM	4,506	186	715	901
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM	6,120	233	895	1,128
Algodones, NM	976	290	1,111	1,401
San Antonito, NM	837	290	1,111	1,401
Bernalillo, NM	10,077	481	1,312	1,794

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Vernon, TX	10,078	443	1,968	2,411
St. Albans, WV	10,078	225	2,089	2,313
Woodburn, VA	10,081	83	598	681
Española, NM	10,071	723	2,773	3,496
Harrisonville, MO	10,084	553	1,762	2,315
Bernalillo, NM	10,077	481	1,312	1,794

Source: The Bernalillo, NM crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.