Capitan, NM Crime Statistics

The Capitan Police Department serves the city of Capitan, NM in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 122 violent crimes and 59 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 141.1 per 100k residents, which is 32.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 70.6 per 100k, 56.9% 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.