Taos County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Taos County in NM is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 992 violent crimes and 1,784 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 440.7 per 100k residents, which is +314.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 1033.5 per 100k, +531.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 FAnnual Rate440.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents992 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents182 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate1033.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,784 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate35.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate682.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,199 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate316.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents161 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 440.7 | F | 992 | 106.2 | +314.9% |
| Property Crime | 1033.5 | F | 1784 | 163.6 | +531.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 15 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 23 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 23.4 | C | 182 | 22.3 | +4.9% |
| Burglary | 35.0 | D | 410 | 24.0 | +45.8% |
| Larceny | 682.1 | F | 1199 | 116.4 | +486.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 316.4 | F | 161 | 22.2 | +1326.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Taos Police Department
Taos, NM
Questa Police Department
Questa, NM
Red River Police Department
Red River, NM
Taos Ski Valley Police Department
Taos Ski Valley, NM