Sierra County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sierra County in NM is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 743 violent crimes and 774 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 181.3 per 100k residents, which is 70.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 84.9 per 100k, 48.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 FAnnual Rate181.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents743 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents774 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents219 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents475 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 181.3 | F | 743 | 106.2 | +70.7% |
| Property Crime | 84.9 | A | 774 | 163.6 | -48.1% |
| Homicide | 9.2 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +1622.9% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 76.5 | F | 218 | 22.3 | +243.6% |
| Burglary | 16.8 | B | 219 | 24.0 | -30.0% |
| Larceny | 51.2 | A | 475 | 116.4 | -56.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.8 | B | 74 | 22.2 | -24.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sierra County Sheriff's Office
Truth or Consequences Police Department
Truth Or Consequences, NM