Taos County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Taos County in NM is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,173 violent crimes and 1,946 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 358.3 per 100k residents, which is 237.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 830.9 per 100k, 407.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate358.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,173 (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 Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate830.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,946 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents480 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate547.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,256 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate254.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 358.3 | F | 1173 | 106.2 | +237.3% |
| Property Crime | 830.9 | F | 1946 | 163.6 | +407.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 29 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.5 | B | 235 | 22.3 | -12.4% |
| Burglary | 28.8 | D | 480 | 24.0 | +20.0% |
| Larceny | 547.3 | F | 1256 | 116.4 | +370.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 254.7 | F | 196 | 22.2 | +1048.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Taos County Sheriff's Office
Taos Police Department
Taos, NM
Questa Police Department
Questa, NM
Red River Police Department
Red River, NM
Taos Ski Valley Police Department
Taos Ski Valley, NM