Bernalillo County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bernalillo County in NM is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 74,572 violent crimes and 139,127 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 217.3 per 100k residents, which is +104.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 456.4 per 100k, +179.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate217.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74,572 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents517 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents2,149 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents7,586 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate81.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents28,189 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate456.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents139,127 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate59.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents23,590 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate281.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents87,839 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate114.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27,176 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 217.3 | F | 74572 | 106.2 | +104.6% |
| Property Crime | 456.4 | F | 139127 | 163.6 | +179.0% |
| Homicide | 1.8 | F | 517 | 0.5 | +235.9% |
| Rape | 5.7 | F | 2149 | 3.5 | +61.7% |
| Robbery | 13.4 | F | 7586 | 5.8 | +130.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 81.6 | F | 28189 | 22.3 | +266.4% |
| Burglary | 59.2 | F | 23590 | 24.0 | +146.4% |
| Larceny | 281.4 | F | 87839 | 116.4 | +141.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 114.3 | F | 27176 | 22.2 | +415.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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