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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSanta Fe/100k peopleNew Mexico/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime5,152n/a (estimate)5,8083,7652,324
Murder5n/a5.612.06.3
Rape42n/a47.354.640.0
Robbery100n/a112.7110.666.1
Assault672n/a757.6603.3268.2
Violent crime819n/a (estimate)923781370
Burglary955n/a1,076.6604.0269.8
Theft2,713n/a3,058.41,838.41,401.9
Vehicle theft665n/a749.7541.7282.7
Property crime4,333n/a (estimate)4,8852,9841,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Santa Fe, NM

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 Locals Say About Crime in Santa Fe?

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.

Is Santa Fe a Safe Place to Live?

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.

Potential Causes for Crime 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.

Santa Fe crime map



The Santa Fe crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Santa Fe 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

      • Santa Fe crime rates are 150% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Santa Fe are 150% higher than the national average
      • In Santa Fe you have a 1 in 18 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Santa Fe is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Santa Fe has increased by 169%

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        Daily Crime In Santa Fe (per 100,000 people)

        The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Santa Fe on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of New Mexico and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Santa Fe (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to New Mexico, are 1.54 times more than the state average and 2.50 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Santa Fe on a daily basis are 1.18 times more than than New Mexico average and 2.50 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Santa Fe are 1.64 times more than the daily state average and 2.50 times more than the daily national numbers.

        How Safe is Santa Fe (higher is better)

        Is Santa Fe safe in comparison to other cities in the state of New Mexico as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Santa Fe to other cities in the state and across the country, Santa Fe is 8% safer than other cities of New Mexico and 3% safer than other cities in the nation. Santa Fe has a ranks below average in comparison to other cities in the country.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Santa Fe

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Santa Fe is 1 in 109
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Santa Fe is 1 in 21
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Santa Fe is 1 in 18
        Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Santa Fe, New Mexico? If you reside in Santa Fe, then there is a 1 in 109 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 21. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 18 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Santa Fe.

        Year Over Year Crime In Santa Fe (per 100,000 people)

        A good indicator of whether Santa Fe is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Santa Fe has increased by 99%, while the property crime rate in Santa Fe has increased by 188% year over year. The number of total crimes in Santa Fe has increased by 169% year over year.

        Santa Fe police department

        Item Santa Fe New Mexico National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)2013,705558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents2.94.43.3
        There are a total of 201 Santa Fe police officers. This results in 2.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 33.7% less than the New Mexico average and 10.1% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in New Mexico

        State Total offenders New Mexico /100K National /100K
        New Mexico3,129155266
        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
        Nambe, NM1,970180688868
        El Rancho, NM1,406182698880
        Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM5,5102549701,224
        White Rock, NM5,8452549701,224
        La Cienega, NM3,7282891,1061,396
        Pecos, NM1,1943021,1551,457
        Jacona, NM3753151,2061,521
        Santa Fe, NM84,4189234,8855,808

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        Santa Fe, NM84,4189234,8855,808
        Source: The Santa Fe, NM crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. 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.