Anthony NM Tops State Safety List

Anthony, New Mexico, just claimed the title of safest city in the state for 2026, boasting a violent crime rate of just 0.8 per thousand and property crime at 2.4 per thousand—outpacing even Sunland Park. While the city shines with two straight years of falling property crime and a border-town ranking at 4 for safety, New Mexico as a whole still struggles: only 28% of residents feel secure, and the state’s violent crime rate nearly doubles the national average. Anthony’s larceny-theft rate of 0.7 per thousand makes it the only border city in the top four for safety. A local success story amid statewide concerns. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b2554bd0aeb5908e