Belen, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Belen Police Department serves the city of Belen, NM in Valencia County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,033 violent crimes and 1,682 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 188.3 per 100k residents, which is 77.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 269.0 per 100k, 64.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 188.3 | F | 1033 | 106.2 | +77.3% |
| Property Crime | 269.0 | F | 1682 | 163.6 | +64.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 67.3 | F | 429 | 22.3 | +202.2% |
| Burglary | 40.4 | F | 431 | 24.0 | +67.9% |
| Larceny | 215.2 | F | 1023 | 116.4 | +84.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.4 | A | 215 | 22.2 | -39.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas | 4 miles | D 130.4 | C 172.1 | Violent: 30.8% lower Property: 36.0% lower |
| Bosque Farms | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 24.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 90.8% lower |
| Albuquerque | 30 miles | F 217.3 | F 456.4 | Violent: 15.4% higher Property: 69.7% higher |
| Corrales | 40 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 35.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 86.9% lower |
| Socorro | 47 miles | F 216.0 | F 275.9 | Violent: 14.7% higher Property: 2.6% higher |