La Mesa, NM has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 28.3 per 1,000 residents. This means that residents of La Mesa are more likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide compared to the rest of the country. The US average for violent crime is 22.7, making La Mesa's rate significantly higher. Additionally, the rate of property crime in La Mesa is also slightly higher than the national average, at 33.8 compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. As a resident of La Mesa, it is important to be aware of these statistics and take necessary precautions to protect oneself and one's property from becoming a victim of crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
La Mesa violent crime is 28.3. (The US average is 22.7)
La Mesa property crime is 33.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of La Mesa, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Anthony, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Anthony, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.