Eddy County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Eddy County in NM is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,357 violent crimes and 8,180 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.7 per 100k residents, which is 26.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 593.5 per 100k, 262.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate77.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,357 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,134 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate593.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,180 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate246.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,460 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate219.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,311 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate127.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,329 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.7 | B | 4357 | 106.2 | -26.8% |
| Property Crime | 593.5 | F | 8180 | 163.6 | +262.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 188 | 3.5 | -15.1% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 65 | 5.8 | -89.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.5 | B | 1134 | 22.3 | -26.0% |
| Burglary | 246.1 | F | 1460 | 24.0 | +924.3% |
| Larceny | 219.7 | F | 5311 | 116.4 | +88.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 127.7 | F | 1329 | 22.2 | +475.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Eddy County Sheriff's Office
Artesia Police Department
Artesia, NM
Carlsbad Police Department
Carlsbad, NM
Loving Police Department
Loving, NM