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Sierra County, NM Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Sierra County in NM is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 323 violent crimes and 495 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 252.4 per 100k residents, which is +137.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 151.4 per 100k, -7.5% 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 F
Annual Rate252.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents323 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate134.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate151.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents495 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate84.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime252.4F323106.2+137.6%
Property Crime151.4C495163.6-7.5%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A43.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault134.6F11822.3+504.7%
Burglary33.6D12124.0+40.0%
Larceny84.1B328116.4-27.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft33.6D4422.2+51.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Truth or Consequences Police Department

Truth Or Consequences, NM