Otero County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Otero County in NM is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,897 violent crimes and 3,978 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 130.0 per 100k residents, which is +22.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 78.3 per 100k, -52.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate130.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,897 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents569 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate78.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,978 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents720 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,877 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 130.0 | D | 2897 | 106.2 | +22.4% |
| Property Crime | 78.3 | A | 3978 | 163.6 | -52.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 44 | 3.5 | -70.0% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -45.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.6 | B | 569 | 22.3 | -16.6% |
| Burglary | 9.5 | A | 720 | 24.0 | -60.4% |
| Larceny | 63.5 | A | 2877 | 116.4 | -45.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.3 | A | 337 | 22.2 | -76.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Alamogordo Police Department
Alamogordo, NM
Tularosa Police Department
Tularosa, NM
Cloudcroft Police Department
Cloudcroft, NM