Torrance County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Torrance County in NM is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 679 violent crimes and 901 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.5 per 100k residents, which is 34.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 161.3 per 100k, 1.4% 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 BAnnual Rate69.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents679 (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 FAnnual Rate50.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents305 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate161.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents901 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate53.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents378 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.5 | B | 679 | 106.2 | -34.6% |
| Property Crime | 161.3 | C | 901 | 163.6 | -1.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 13 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 12 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.3 | F | 305 | 22.3 | +125.8% |
| Burglary | 53.8 | F | 378 | 24.0 | +124.0% |
| Larceny | 88.3 | B | 344 | 116.4 | -24.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.2 | B | 174 | 22.2 | -13.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Torrance County Sheriff's Office
Estancia Police Department
Estancia, NM
Moriarty Police Department
Moriarty, NM
Mountainair Police Department
Mountainair, NM