Virden, NM Crime Rates: Stats & Map

110%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

174%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

98%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Virden 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 Virden 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 Virden 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 Virden crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Virden_{/100k people}	New Mexico_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	4,883 (estimate)	3,765	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	12.0	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	54.6	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	110.6	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	603.3	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,012 (estimate)	781	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	604.0	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,838.4	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	541.7	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	3,871 (estimate)	2,984	1,954

Virden crime map

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

Virden crime rates are 110% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Virden are 174% higher than the national average
In Virden you have a 1 in 21 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Virden is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Virden has increased by 4%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Virden

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Virden is 1 in 99

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Virden is 1 in 26

The chance of being a victim of crime in Virden is 1 in 21

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

Virden police department

Item	Virden	New Mexico	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	3,705	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.4	3.3

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}
Duncan, AZ	712	621	2,956	3,577
Virden, NM	174	1,012	3,871	4,883

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Frederick, SD	174	524	2,416	2,941
South Haven, MN	174	407	2,846	3,253
Oconto, NE	174	390	2,606	2,996
Alderson, OK	174	583	3,240	3,823
Palo Pinto, TX	174	601	3,199	3,800
Virden, NM	174	1,012	3,871	4,883

Source: The Virden, 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.