Luna County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Luna County in NM is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 910 violent crimes and 1,712 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 123.9 per 100k residents, which is 16.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 333.1 per 100k, 103.6% 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 Rate123.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents910 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate333.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,712 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate133.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents533 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate161.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,013 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 123.9 | C | 910 | 106.2 | +16.7% |
| Property Crime | 333.1 | F | 1712 | 163.6 | +103.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 30 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 7.1 | D | 21 | 5.8 | +22.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 38.3 | F | 295 | 22.3 | +72.0% |
| Burglary | 133.7 | F | 533 | 24.0 | +456.3% |
| Larceny | 161.2 | D | 1013 | 116.4 | +38.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.3 | F | 144 | 22.2 | +72.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Luna County Sheriff's Office
Deming Police Department
Deming, NM