Union County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Union County in NM is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 55 violent crimes and 55 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 19.5 per 100k residents, which is 81.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.1 per 100k, 65.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 19.5 | A | 55 | 106.2 | -81.6% |
| Property Crime | 56.1 | A | 55 | 163.6 | -65.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 1 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 27 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 36.6 | D | 19 | 24.0 | +52.3% |
| Larceny | 0.0 | A | 28 | 116.4 | -100.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 7 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Union County Sheriff's Office
Clayton Police Department
Clayton, NM