Is Albuquerque Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Albuquerque

Safety rating

Unsafe
2.4 /5

Women living in Albuquerque consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.8 /5

Women living in Albuquerque consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.8 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 6 experiences

Safety rating:

2.4/5Unsafe

Safety walking alone after dark:

1.8/5Unsafe

Safety using public transport:

1.5/5Very Unsafe

Crime rate:

2.8/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

2.3/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.9/5A bit worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.8/5A bit worried

How safe is Albuquerque?

Albuquerque stays true to its ‘Breaking Bad reputation’ its known for its high crime rate and violent activity. However I will mention it has so so much culture. While majority of people you meet there are very kind it’d definitely be a good Idea to keep your guard up just a little higher.

Posted: June 21, 2025
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ABQ is like any other city, there are bad parts, and good parts. If you need recommendations for places let me know. Tourist spots are great! And It’s a lot of fun. We have a homeless problem and honestly that’s the only hard part. Being a women, I recommend NEVER being alone at night. Quite literally ever. If you’re going to a store, you’re good, a restaurant? Beautiful. Walking around down town? No. Hoping bars by yourself? Never. If you need things to do, DM me!

Posted: June 18, 2025
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Theresa

Theresa

Albuquerque gets a bad rap, there are places that are very dangerous, but there are also so many incredibly safe places. Basically just don’t go below I40 unless you’re in Nob Hill or old town area and you’re fine

Posted: April 2, 2025
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Honestly Albuquerque isn’t really a safe place, especially while driving. Be really careful when on central because there’s a lot of homeless and crime there. Police here in my experience are lazy and won’t do much to help.

Posted: January 7, 2025
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Car theft is HUGE here, no one is safe from that. My car has been broken into twice in 3 months. Other than that it’s really not that bad. Central Ave has the best bar strip and has a heavy police presence. so I feel ok walking around at night on Central

Posted: August 10, 2024
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Amanda

Amanda

I never feel unsafe in this town, even in places or at times of day when some more sensitive people might. No doubt some of that boils down to personality and some to subjective experience. I have never been threatened here, so I never feel threatened. That said, there is poverty here, and with poverty goes property crime. I have had a burglary in my home before. It's not Mayberry, but people who operate with common sense shouldn't worry.

Posted: April 20, 2024
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Albuquerque safe?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 2.4 out of 5.

Is Albuquerque safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Albuquerque consider walking alone at night to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider public transport to be relatively unsafe, with an overall safety rating of 1.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be moderate, with an overall risk rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the risk of being physically attacked to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of burglary in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 2.3 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.9 out of 5.

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Albuquerque?

Women living in Albuquerque consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.