Eddy County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Eddy County in NM is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,190 violent crimes and 5,992 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.7 per 100k residents, which is -1.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 934.9 per 100k, +471.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate104.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,190 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents871 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate934.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,992 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate398.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents983 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate334.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,094 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate201.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents851 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.7 | C | 3190 | 106.2 | -1.5% |
| Property Crime | 934.9 | F | 5992 | 163.6 | +471.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.7 | B | 123 | 3.5 | -22.4% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 52 | 5.8 | -81.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.1 | B | 871 | 22.3 | -27.5% |
| Burglary | 398.9 | F | 983 | 24.0 | +1560.1% |
| Larceny | 334.5 | F | 4094 | 116.4 | +187.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 201.5 | F | 851 | 22.2 | +808.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Artesia Police Department
Artesia, NM
Carlsbad Police Department
Carlsbad, NM
Loving Police Department
Loving, NM