Safest Places to Live in New Mexico

Bernalillo has sat along the Rio Grande long enough to develop a real sense of who it is. Violent crime stays low, partly because both the Bernalillo Police Department and Sandoval County Sheriff's Office maintain active coverage ... Read more

Moriarty spreads across the Estancia Valley plains east of the Sandia Mountains, and its small-town setup keeps crime figures consistently low. The Moriarty Police Department covers a compact footprint, which means response times ... Read more

Rio Communities does not get talked about much, but its crime figures are worth paying attention to. This Valencia County area borders Belen and draws people who want affordable, low-density living without much drama. Residential ... Read more

Ruidoso is a mountain town in Lincoln County that manages to stay safe even as tourism swells during ski and racing seasons. The Ruidoso Police Department adjusts its coverage throughout the year to match those population shifts, ... Read more

Grants has put real effort into establishing itself as one of the safest cities in New Mexico, and it shows. Sitting in Cibola County along the old Route 66 corridor, the city has leaned into community policing to chip away at pro... Read more

Anthony sits right on the New Mexico-Texas state line in Dona Ana County, and it has kept violent crime figures relatively low for a border community. Most of the town is residential, and people tend to know who belongs and who do... Read more

Los Alamos has consistently been among the safest New Mexico cities, and the reasons are not hard to find. Los Alamos National Laboratory anchors the local economy and draws a stable, educated workforce that keeps unemployment amo... Read more

Corrales sits north of Albuquerque along the Rio Grande, and it has maintained relatively low crime levels for years. People come here for quiet, and the village delivers. The Corrales Police Department maintains a steady presence... Read more

Edgewood sits in the East Mountains between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and it has built a quiet reputation for safety over the years. Property and violent crime rates stay low, with Edgewood Police Department and Santa Fe County Sh... Read more

Peralta runs along the Rio Grande in Valencia County and is known for its rural character and small-town atmosphere. The area experiences relatively low crime compared to more urban parts of New Mexico, and its agricultural roots ... Read more