Dona Ana County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dona Ana County in NM is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,575 violent crimes and 30,819 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.7 per 100k residents, which is 25.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 145.3 per 100k, 11.2% below 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 BAnnual Rate79.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,575 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents543 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents371 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,020 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents30,819 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate55.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,221 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents20,302 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,211 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.7 | B | 20575 | 106.2 | -25.0% |
| Property Crime | 145.3 | B | 30819 | 163.6 | -11.2% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 68 | 0.5 | -34.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 543 | 3.5 | -81.9% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 371 | 5.8 | -76.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.2 | A | 4020 | 22.3 | -40.7% |
| Burglary | 55.8 | F | 6221 | 24.0 | +132.3% |
| Larceny | 70.1 | A | 20302 | 116.4 | -39.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.5 | B | 4211 | 22.2 | -21.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office
Las Cruces Police Department
Las Cruces, NM
Anthony Police Department
Anthony, NM
Hatch Police Department
Hatch, NM
Mesilla Police Department
Mesilla, NM
Sunland Park Police Department
Sunland Park, NM