Colfax County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Colfax County in NM is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 489 violent crimes and 431 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.4 per 100k residents, which is +1.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 47.5 per 100k, -70.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate107.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents489 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents431 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents252 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.4 | C | 489 | 106.2 | +1.1% |
| Property Crime | 47.5 | A | 431 | 163.6 | -70.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 3 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.6 | C | 118 | 22.3 | -7.6% |
| Burglary | 8.4 | A | 131 | 24.0 | -65.0% |
| Larceny | 8.4 | A | 252 | 116.4 | -92.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.7 | D | 41 | 22.2 | +38.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Raton Police Department
Raton, NM
Cimarron Police Department
Cimarron, NM
Springer Police Department
Springer, NM
Angel Fire Police Department
Angel Fire, NM