The crime rate in the Taos, NM Metro Area is higher than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 28.575 compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime is also a concern in this area, with a rate of 57.825 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents and visitors to the Taos area are more likely to experience both violent and property crimes. This could be due to a variety of factors, including a higher population density or socioeconomic issues. Regardless, it is important for individuals to take precautions and be aware of the crime statistics in this area in order to stay safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Taos Metro Area violent crime is 28.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Taos Metro Area property crime is 57.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Taos, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.