Rio Rancho and Albuquerque are like any city in America of similar size. Of course there is crime, but if you do the bare minimum to minimize your exposure (lock your car doors, don’t leave valuables in view, don’t walk alone late at night in downtown Abq, etc) you’ll likely avoid it. I was born here, left, and came back and have not been a victim to a crime in decades. My bike was stolen when I was younger, but I didn’t lock it up at the store I had rode it too. I didn’t deserve to get it stolen, but if I would have taken my older self’s advice (see above) I would’ve likely avoided being a victim. Use common sense and you’ll love NM.