Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Independence is the safer city with a safety score of 67/100. Independence has a violent crime rate of 676.4/100K compared to 498.5/100K in Las Cruces.
| Metric | Independence Missouri | Las Cruces New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 67/100 | 65/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 676.4 | 498.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,928.3 | 2,296.6 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,604.7 | 2,795 |
| Murder Rate | 27.3 | 21.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 106.2 | 132.4 |
| Assault Rate | 456.2 | 271.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 308.7 | 422.9 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,201.6 | 1,626.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 418 | 247.4 |
| Population | 113,879 | 43,970 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.