Carlsbad, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carlsbad Police Department serves the city of Carlsbad, NM in Eddy County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,335 violent crimes and 4,266 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.3 per 100k residents, which is 3.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 137.4 per 100k, 16.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 CAnnual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,335 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents719 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate137.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,266 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents579 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,968 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents672 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.3 | C | 2335 | 106.2 | -3.7% |
| Property Crime | 137.4 | B | 4266 | 163.6 | -16.0% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 43 | 5.8 | -45.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.0 | D | 719 | 22.3 | +43.6% |
| Burglary | 16.0 | B | 579 | 24.0 | -33.5% |
| Larceny | 99.1 | B | 2968 | 116.4 | -14.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.4 | C | 672 | 22.2 | +0.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia | 0 miles | D 140.0 | C 156.4 | Violent: 36.9% higher Property: 13.8% higher |
| Loving | 0 miles | B 71.7 | F 2510.8 | Violent: 29.9% lower Property: 1726.8% higher |
| Eunice | 57 miles | F 206.8 | B 137.9 | Violent: 102.2% higher Property: 0.3% higher |
| Jal | 57 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 285.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 108.0% higher |
| Tatum | 57 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |