Alamogordo, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Alamogordo Police Department serves the city of Alamogordo, NM in Otero County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,804 violent crimes and 3,859 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 155.6 per 100k residents, which is 46.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 234.9 per 100k, 43.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate155.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,804 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents556 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate234.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,859 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents677 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate190.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,806 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 155.6 | D | 2804 | 106.2 | +46.5% |
| Property Crime | 234.9 | D | 3859 | 163.6 | +43.6% |
| Rape | 3.2 | B | 42 | 3.5 | -10.1% |
| Robbery | 9.5 | F | 35 | 5.8 | +63.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.2 | C | 556 | 22.3 | -0.1% |
| Burglary | 28.6 | C | 677 | 24.0 | +18.9% |
| Larceny | 190.5 | F | 2806 | 116.4 | +63.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.9 | B | 333 | 22.2 | -28.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 2 |
| Anti-White | 3 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tularosa | 24 miles | F 234.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 50.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Cloudcroft | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ruidoso | 35 miles | A 12.8 | D 204.4 | Violent: 91.8% lower Property: 13.0% lower |
| Las Cruces | 63 miles | F 193.1 | F 461.7 | Violent: 24.1% higher Property: 96.5% higher |
| Anthony | 63 miles | A 23.3 | A 58.1 | Violent: 85.1% lower Property: 75.3% lower |