U.S. News and World Report has ranked New Mexico as the most dangerous state in America, despite its scenic beauty and tourist attractions. The report relies on FBI crime data, citing violent crimes such as murder and assault, alongside property crimes. New Mexico's high crime rates, especially in cities like Albuquerque and Santa Fe, have drawn attention, with significant increases in felony arrests noted. Other states considered dangerous often share similar characteristics, demonstrating that beauty does not equate to safety in these regions.
New Mexico, which is ironically where the hit show "Breaking Bad" took place, has a violent crime rate of 749 per 100,000 residents, per the report. In "Breaking Bad," meth dealer Walter White lived with his family in Albuquerque, the most populated city in New Mexico - which has a crime rate above the national average, according to the city police.
The FBI defines violent crime as assault, rape, manslaughter and murder, and property crime is typically defined as things such as arson, burglary and vehicle theft.
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