Lea County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lea County in NM is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,801 violent crimes and 9,470 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.3 per 100k residents, which is -15.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 216.2 per 100k, +32.1% 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 BAnnual Rate90.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,801 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,278 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate216.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents9,470 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate94.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,507 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,778 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,114 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.3 | B | 5801 | 106.2 | -15.0% |
| Property Crime | 216.2 | D | 9470 | 163.6 | +32.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 187 | 3.5 | -27.8% |
| Robbery | 0.5 | A | 142 | 5.8 | -91.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.6 | B | 1278 | 22.3 | -34.6% |
| Burglary | 94.2 | F | 2507 | 24.0 | +292.1% |
| Larceny | 93.9 | B | 5778 | 116.4 | -19.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.0 | D | 1114 | 22.2 | +22.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Eunice Police Department
Eunice, NM
Hobbs Police Department
Hobbs, NM
Jal Police Department
Jal, NM
Lovington Police Department
Lovington, NM
Tatum Police Department
Tatum, NM