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Albuquerque, New Mexico: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Albuquerque was 10.1 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 63% higher than the statewide rate (6.2). The median household income is $68,317 and the median home value is $291,500. About 562,218 people live in Albuquerque.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Albuquerque?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Albuquerque at 10.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,665 in all). For comparison, that is 63% higher than the New Mexico rate (6.2) and about 3.1 times the national rate (3.3). 72 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 22,122 offenses (39.6 per 1,000; New Mexico: 22.4). Car thefts stand out: 5.8 per 1,000, about 2.9 times the national rate. Compared with 2021, when 8,092 were reported, the count is down 30%.
| Offense (2025) | Albuquerque count | Per 1,000 | New Mexico per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,665 | 10.1 | 6.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 72 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 306 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 691 | 1.2 | 0.51 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 4,596 | 8.2 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 22,122 | 39.6 | 22.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 3,690 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 15,202 | 27.2 | 15.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,230 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Albuquerque changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,092 | 25,019 | 125 |
| 2022 | 7,771 | 27,021 | 126 |
| 2023 | 7,398 | 26,534 | 110 |
| 2024 | 6,663 | 26,571 | 106 |
| 2025 | 5,665 | 22,122 | 72 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Albuquerque Police Department's own reports.
How does Albuquerque compare with New Mexico?
Households in Albuquerque have a median income of $68,317 (New Mexico: $64,059). The median owner-occupied home is worth $291,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,145 a month. About 562,218 people live on 187 square miles of land, roughly 3,002 per square mile. The city lies in Bernalillo County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Albuquerque | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 562,218 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,317 | $64,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $291,500 | $248,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,145 | $1,067 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.4% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.5% | 17.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 31.0% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.8% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.8 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Albuquerque?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Albuquerque: South Valley, Fruit Avenue Plume and Carlisle Village Cleaners. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 16 high-hazard dams in Albuquerque. 5 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 11 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are John Robert Dam (69 ft) and Embudo Dam (63 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Bernalillo County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Albuquerque?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 2 highway work zones in Albuquerque city limits (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-25. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Albuquerque?
Federal school lists place 167 public and 40 private schools within Albuquerque. 15 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Petroglyph National Monument.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Albuquerque
Gun shops
19 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Albuquerque city limits (17 from the ATF licensee list, 2 from OpenStreetMap), plus 51 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Albuquerque Pawn Shop LLC (Albuquerque), Big 5 Sporting Goods #323 (Albuquerque), Cabela's 484 (Albuquerque), Charlie's Gunsmithing (Albuquerque), Doc Hollidays Pawn Shop LLC (Albuquerque), Enchantment Wholesale (Albuquerque), Express Cash INC (Albuquerque), Happy Hocker Pawn Shop (Albuquerque) and 9 more.
Liquor stores
24 liquor stores are on the map inside the Albuquerque city limits: Downtown Liquor & Foodmart (Albuquerque), El Rey Liquours (Albuquerque), Freeway Liquors, Jubiliation Wine & Spirits (Albuquerque), Kelly Liquor (Albuquerque), Kelly Liquors, Kelly Liquors (Albuquerque), Kelly Liquours and 16 more. New Mexico has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
2 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Albuquerque city limits: Planned Parenthood - Eubank Health Center (Albuquerque) and Planned Parenthood Of N.M., Inc. (Albuquerque).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Albuquerque?
In 2025, Albuquerque had 10.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,665 reported), 63% higher than the New Mexico rate (6.2). The property-crime rate was 39.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Albuquerque?
$68,317 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico.
How much do homes cost in Albuquerque?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $291,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $248,100 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Albuquerque?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Bernalillo County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Rio Rancho, NM (13 mi) · Santa Fe, NM (54 mi) · Las Cruces, NM (192 mi) · El Paso, TX (225 mi) · Pueblo, CO (246 mi) · Amarillo, TX (272 mi)
More: New Mexico statewide numbers · county page: Bernalillo County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Albuquerque city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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