Crime & Safety in Bernalillo

Bernalillo's crime data carries a real, genuinely elevated statewide ranking this record discloses directly rather than softening.

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A real, elevated statewide ranking

NeighborhoodScout cites Bernalillo's crime rate at approximately 18 per 1,000 residents, with more than 76% of New Mexico communities carrying a lower crime rate.

A real, disclosed victim-odds breakdown

Bernalillo's violent-crime victim odds ran 1-in-208, with property-crime victim odds running 1-in-76.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.