New Mexico Home Security and Crime Prevention Center

Crime Resources

Crime Prevention

Crime Stoppers New Mexico
FBI: Albuquerque

City Crime Prevention

Santa Fe Crime Prevention Unit
Chaves County Crime Stoppers
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office
Roswell Fire Department: Home Fire Safety

Neighborhood Watch

Bernalillo County Neighborhood Watch
Roswell Safe Coalition
Las Cruces Police Department

Disaster Resources

Emergency Preparedness

Baptist Convention of New Mexico
New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
New Mexico Emergency Management Assoc.
New Mexico Emergency Management

Fire Safety

Albuquerque Fire Department
Las Cruces Fire Department
Rio Rancho Fire Department

Alarm Associations

New Mexico Electronic Security Association
New Mexico Automatic Fire Alarm Assoc.

General Safety Resources

General Safety

New Mexico Department of Public Safety
New Mexico Department of Transportation
New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration: Workplace Safety
New Mexico Motorcycle Safety Program
Safer New Mexico Now

Child Abuse Prevention

New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Dept
Child Abuse Prevention Partnership
Lew Help New Mexico: Child Abuse
New Mexico Asian Family Center

Domestic Violence

Safe House New Mexico
NM Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
Haven House Inc.
Santa Fe Police Department

Crime Stats in New Mexico

See the Safest Cities in New Mexico report for more information on crime statistics across the state.

Top 5 Burglary-Prevention Tips

1. Get a home security system

In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.

2. Keep tabs while you’re away

With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.

3. Make your home less appealing to thieves

Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.

4. Make friends with your neighbors

Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.

5. Prep your home before vacation

Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).

Find out about home security in your city

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• Rio Rancho
• Santa Fe

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