Otero County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Otero County in NM is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,171 violent crimes and 4,384 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.0 per 100k residents, which is 4.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 73.0 per 100k, 55.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate111.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,171 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate26.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents799 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate73.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,384 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents887 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate52.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,077 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents376 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.0 | C | 3171 | 106.2 | +4.5% |
| Property Crime | 73.0 | A | 4384 | 163.6 | -55.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.6 | A | 60 | 3.5 | -55.0% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 38 | 5.8 | -59.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 26.6 | C | 799 | 22.3 | +19.7% |
| Burglary | 15.9 | B | 887 | 24.0 | -33.9% |
| Larceny | 52.4 | A | 3077 | 116.4 | -55.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 376 | 22.2 | -78.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Otero County Sheriff's Office
Alamogordo Police Department
Alamogordo, NM
Tularosa Police Department
Tularosa, NM
Cloudcroft Police Department
Cloudcroft, NM