Rio Rancho, NM Crime Rate
Population: 112,817 • Latest FBI Data
Is Rio Rancho, NM Safe?
Rio Rancho, NM has average safety with a score of 70/100, placing it around the middle of US cities. The city ranks #6,707 out of 8,874 US cities in our safety database.
The violent crime rate of 318.2 per 100k is 16% below the national average (380 per 100k). Violent crime accounts for 50% of all reported incidents.
Most residents feel safe day-to-day. Standard urban precautions are recommended.
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Rio Rancho, NM has below-average crime rates across the board — both violent and property crime are below national averages.
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Nearby: Hobbs · Jal · Truth Or Consequences · Albuquerque · Las Cruces
State: Safest Cities in New Mexico
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