Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Sterling Heights is the safer city with a safety score of 65/100. Las Cruces has a violent crime rate of 498.5/100K compared to 218.9/100K in Sterling Heights.
| Metric | Las Cruces New Mexico | Sterling Heights Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 65/100 | 65/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 498.5 | 218.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,296.6 | 2,510.3 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,795 | 2,729.2 |
| Murder Rate | 21.3 | 10.6 |
| Robbery Rate | 132.4 | 49.3 |
| Assault Rate | 271.3 | 145.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 422.9 | 437.6 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,626.4 | 1,508.6 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 247.4 | 564.1 |
| Population | 43,970 | 306,054 |
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.