Albuquerque, NM vs Columbus, OH

Columbus is safer with a higher safety score by 13 points. Albuquerque, NM has a safety score of 51/100 while Columbus, OH has 64/100, based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

Albuquerque, NM has a violent crime rate of 1181.8 per 100,000 residents, while Columbus, OH has 434.9 per 100,000. Lower rates indicate safer communities. The national average is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Albuquerque, NM has a property crime rate of 4628.8 per 100,000, compared to 2653.3 per 100,000 in Columbus, OH. Property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft.

Safety scores range from 0-100, combining violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data from the FBI UCR. Higher scores mean safer cities. Grades: A (80+), B (65-79), C (50-64), D (40-49), F (below 40).

Based on crime data alone, Columbus is safer. However, safety is just one factor — also consider cost of living, job market, schools, and quality of life. Visit our city pages for more details on each.