Colfax County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Colfax County in NM is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 509 violent crimes and 469 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 85.9 per 100k residents, which is 19.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.0 per 100k, 76.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate85.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents509 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents124 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents469 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents269 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 85.9 | B | 509 | 106.2 | -19.1% |
| Property Crime | 38.0 | A | 469 | 163.6 | -76.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 4 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.5 | B | 124 | 22.3 | -26.0% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 148 | 24.0 | -72.0% |
| Larceny | 6.7 | A | 269 | 116.4 | -94.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.6 | C | 45 | 22.2 | +10.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Colfax County Sheriff's Office
Raton Police Department
Raton, NM
Cimarron Police Department
Cimarron, NM
Springer Police Department
Springer, NM
Angel Fire Police Department
Angel Fire, NM