Lea County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lea County in NM is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,836 violent crimes and 11,668 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.7 per 100k residents, which is 8.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 231.3 per 100k, 41.4% 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 CAnnual Rate97.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,836 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,556 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate231.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,668 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,107 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate107.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,033 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,450 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.7 | C | 6836 | 106.2 | -8.1% |
| Property Crime | 231.3 | D | 11668 | 163.6 | +41.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 43 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 224 | 3.5 | -39.8% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 162 | 5.8 | -74.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.5 | B | 1556 | 22.3 | -16.8% |
| Burglary | 90.2 | F | 3107 | 24.0 | +275.6% |
| Larceny | 107.0 | C | 7033 | 116.4 | -8.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 33.2 | D | 1450 | 22.2 | +49.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lea County Sheriff's Office
Eunice Police Department
Eunice, NM
Hobbs Police Department
Hobbs, NM
Jal Police Department
Jal, NM
Lovington Police Department
Lovington, NM
Tatum Police Department
Tatum, NM