Socorro County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Socorro County in NM is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 207 violent crimes and 373 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.0 per 100k residents, which is +1.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.0 per 100k, -15.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 CAnnual Rate108.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate114.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 108.0 | C | 207 | 106.2 | +1.7% |
| Property Crime | 138.0 | B | 373 | 163.6 | -15.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 0 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 4 | 5.8 | +3.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.0 | B | 64 | 22.3 | -19.1% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 93 | 24.0 | -50.1% |
| Larceny | 114.0 | C | 251 | 116.4 | -2.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.0 | A | 29 | 22.2 | -45.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Socorro Police Department
Socorro, NM
Magdalena Police Department
Magdalena, NM