Dona Ana County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dona Ana County in NM is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 15,523 violent crimes and 26,291 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.6 per 100k residents, which is -34.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 153.3 per 100k, -6.3% 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 BAnnual Rate69.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15,523 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents306 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,932 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate153.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents26,291 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate61.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents5,005 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate74.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents17,925 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,315 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.6 | B | 15523 | 106.2 | -34.5% |
| Property Crime | 153.3 | C | 26291 | 163.6 | -6.3% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 53 | 0.5 | -67.3% |
| Rape | 0.5 | A | 360 | 3.5 | -85.2% |
| Robbery | 1.4 | A | 306 | 5.8 | -76.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.9 | A | 2932 | 22.3 | -42.2% |
| Burglary | 61.0 | F | 5005 | 24.0 | +154.0% |
| Larceny | 74.2 | A | 17925 | 116.4 | -36.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.8 | B | 3315 | 22.2 | -28.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Las Cruces Police Department
Las Cruces, NM
Anthony Police Department
Anthony, NM
Hatch Police Department
Hatch, NM
Mesilla Police Department
Mesilla, NM
Sunland Park Police Department
Sunland Park, NM