Lincoln County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in NM is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 694 violent crimes and 884 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.2 per 100k residents, which is 20.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 120.8 per 100k, 26.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 DAnnual Rate128.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents694 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate120.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate44.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate73.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents555 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.2 | D | 694 | 106.2 | +20.7% |
| Property Crime | 120.8 | B | 884 | 163.6 | -26.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -48.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 47.3 | F | 146 | 22.3 | +112.5% |
| Burglary | 44.5 | F | 264 | 24.0 | +85.4% |
| Larceny | 73.7 | A | 555 | 116.4 | -36.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 62 | 22.2 | -88.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Ruidoso Police Department
Ruidoso, NM
Carrizozo Police Department
Carrizozo, NM
Ruidoso Downs Police Department
Ruidoso Downs, NM
Capitan Police Department
Capitan, NM