Chaves County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chaves County in NM is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,041 violent crimes and 8,325 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.4 per 100k residents, which is 10.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 86.8 per 100k, 47.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate95.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,041 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents253 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,975 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,325 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,579 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,692 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents907 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.4 | B | 8041 | 106.2 | -10.1% |
| Property Crime | 86.8 | A | 8325 | 163.6 | -47.0% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 59 | 0.5 | -20.1% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 253 | 3.5 | -47.9% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 182 | 5.8 | -78.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.9 | B | 1975 | 22.3 | -24.1% |
| Burglary | 21.4 | B | 1579 | 24.0 | -10.8% |
| Larceny | 50.2 | A | 5692 | 116.4 | -56.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.9 | A | 907 | 22.2 | -37.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chaves County Sheriff's Office
Roswell Police Department
Roswell, NM
Dexter Police Department
Dexter, NM