Bernalillo County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bernalillo County in NM is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 83,715 violent crimes and 147,110 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.7 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 314.1 per 100k, 92.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate185.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents83,715 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents575 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,435 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents7,921 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents30,631 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate314.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents147,110 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents25,229 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate183.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents92,015 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate82.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29,305 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 185.7 | F | 83715 | 106.2 | +74.8% |
| Property Crime | 314.1 | F | 147110 | 163.6 | +92.0% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 575 | 0.5 | +235.0% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 2435 | 3.5 | +81.5% |
| Robbery | 8.9 | D | 7921 | 5.8 | +53.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 60.4 | F | 30631 | 22.3 | +171.2% |
| Burglary | 47.4 | F | 25229 | 24.0 | +97.3% |
| Larceny | 183.9 | D | 92015 | 116.4 | +58.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 82.1 | F | 29305 | 22.2 | +270.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office
Albuquerque Police Department
Albuquerque, NM