A new analysis of FBI crime data has revealed that New Mexico has the highest rate of residential crimes in the United States, with 3,465.75 incidents per 100,000 residents.
The study, conducted by Omega Law, compared crime statistics across all 50 states to identify where homes face the greatest safety risks. The findings highlight striking differences between states, with some regions reporting crime rates several times higher than others.
The Most Dangerous States for Homes
New Mexico leads the nation with the highest rate of residential crimes, significantly ahead of the next two states on the list.
- 1. New Mexico – 3,465.75 residential crimes per 100,000 residents
- 2. Kansas – 2,865.15
- 3. Tennessee – 2,733.73
- 4. South Carolina – 2,693.54
- 5. Louisiana – 2,688.16
While Kansas recorded nearly 600 fewer residential crimes per 100,000 than New Mexico, its rate is still 17.3% lower than the nation’s most dangerous state, and considerably higher than the U.S. average. Tennessee, South Carolina, and Louisiana also stand out as hotspots, rounding out the top five.
The Safest States for Homes
At the opposite end of the rankings, Hawaii was found to be the safest state, with a residential crime rate nearly six times lower than New Mexico’s.
- 50. Hawaii – 627.52 residential crimes per 100,000 residents
- 49. New Jersey – 1,037.23
- 48. Vermont – 1,110.49
- 47. New Hampshire – 1,229.13
- 46. Maine – 1,245.23
The Northeast dominated the list of safest states, with New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine all reporting far lower rates than the national average.
Expert Commentary
“These numbers tell an important story about regional safety patterns across America,” said a spokesperson from Omega Law. “Many factors contribute to residential crime rates, including economic conditions, population density, and law enforcement resources.
What’s particularly notable is the five-fold difference between the highest and lowest states on this list. This demonstrates that location plays a major role in determining residential safety risks.”
The spokesperson also emphasized the importance of homeowners being proactive:
“Even in states with lower crime rates, basic security measures remain important. We recommend residents research their local crime statistics and take precautions based on those findings. The vast difference between states like New Mexico and Hawaii shows that residential crime isn’t evenly distributed across America.”
Methodology
Data on crimes committed in residences and homes, as well as police participation numbers, was sourced from the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer. The number of residential crimes was divided by each state’s participation population and multiplied by 100,000 to calculate the rate of crimes per 100,000 residents. States were then ranked from highest to lowest.
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