Chaves County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Chaves County in NM is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,233 violent crimes and 7,319 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 136.5 per 100k residents, which is +28.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 146.1 per 100k, -10.7% below 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 DAnnual Rate136.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents7,233 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,702 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,319 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,256 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,220 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents700 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 136.5 | D | 7233 | 106.2 | +28.5% |
| Property Crime | 146.1 | B | 7319 | 163.6 | -10.7% |
| Homicide | 1.1 | F | 43 | 0.5 | +99.9% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 223 | 3.5 | -69.9% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 171 | 5.8 | -45.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 24.5 | C | 1702 | 22.3 | +10.2% |
| Burglary | 28.8 | C | 1256 | 24.0 | +19.8% |
| Larceny | 97.1 | B | 5220 | 116.4 | -16.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.1 | B | 700 | 22.2 | -23.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Roswell Police Department
Roswell, NM
Dexter Police Department
Dexter, NM