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13%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
46%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
7%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
Ruidoso crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Ruidoso crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Ruidoso crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Ruidoso crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleRuidoso/100k peopleNew Mexico/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,582 (estimate)3,6372,281
Murdern/an/an/a11.55.7
Rapen/an/an/a52.738.0
Robberyn/an/an/a72.966.5
Assaultn/an/an/a612.2264.1
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)532 (estimate)749364
Burglaryn/an/an/a517.9250.7
Theftn/an/an/a1,850.11,347.2
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a519.5318.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,050 (estimate)2,8881,917

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

      • Ruidoso crime rates are 13% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Ruidoso are 46% higher than the national average
      • In Ruidoso you have a 1 in 39 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Ruidoso is safer than 10% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Ruidoso has decreased by 22%

      Ruidoso, NM Crime Quiz

      • 1. Which city in New Mexico has the least crime per 100,000 people?
      • 2. Which city in New Mexico has the most crime per 100,000 people?
      • 3. How many crimes (per 100,000 people) occur in Ruidoso each year?
      • 4. Is the Ruidoso crime rate higher or lower than the New Mexico average?
      • 5. Ruidoso is safer than 33% of all other cities in New Mexico.
       
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      Daily Crime In Ruidoso (per 100,000 people)

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      Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Ruidoso

      The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Ruidoso is 1 in 189
      The chance of being a victim of property crime in Ruidoso is 1 in 49
      The chance of being a victim of crime in Ruidoso is 1 in 39

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

      Ruidoso police department

      Item Ruidoso New Mexico National
      Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)383,705558,732
      Police officers & civilians /1000 residents4.74.43.3
      There are a total of 38 Ruidoso police officers. This results in 4.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 7.5% greater than the New Mexico average and 45.7% greater 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
      Capitan, NM1,356212776988
      Ruidoso, NM7,8795322,0502,582

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
      Baltimore Highlands, MD7,8804712,2882,759
      Grand Blanc, MI7,881202734936
      Landen, OH7,882111654765
      West Livingston, TX7,8734892,6933,181
      Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County), MD7,8735122,4913,004
      Ruidoso, NM7,8795322,0502,582
      Source: The Ruidoso, 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.