San Miguel County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
San Miguel County in NM is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,189 violent crimes and 1,175 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 53.9 per 100k residents, which is 49.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.9 per 100k, 36.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate53.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,189 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,175 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents295 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents768 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 53.9 | A | 1189 | 106.2 | -49.3% |
| Property Crime | 103.9 | A | 1175 | 163.6 | -36.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.2 | B | 428 | 22.3 | -13.5% |
| Burglary | 30.8 | D | 295 | 24.0 | +28.2% |
| Larceny | 61.6 | A | 768 | 116.4 | -47.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.5 | A | 104 | 22.2 | -47.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
San Miguel County Sheriff's Office
Las Vegas Police Department
Las Vegas, NM