Aztec, NM Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Aztec Police Department serves the city of Aztec, NM in San Juan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 520 violent crimes and 425 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 180.5 per 100k residents, which is 70.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 32.8 per 100k, 79.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 F
Annual Rate180.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents520 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate49.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents278 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime180.5F520106.2+70.0%
Property Crime32.8A425163.6-79.9%
Aggravated Assault49.2F12622.3+121.2%
Larceny32.8A278116.4-71.8%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jehovah's Witness 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bloomfield 7 miles
D 136.9
A 95.9
Violent: 24.1% lower
Property: 192.1% higher
Farmington 13 miles
F 243.8
D 217.7
Violent: 35.0% higher
Property: 563.3% higher
Gallup 99 miles
F 429.1
F 351.1
Violent: 137.7% higher
Property: 969.6% higher
Bernalillo 100 miles
C 125.6
C 164.2
Violent: 30.4% lower
Property: 400.3% higher
Cuba 100 miles
D 132.3
B 132.3
Violent: 26.7% lower
Property: 303.0% higher