Torrance County, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Torrance County in NM is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 111 violent crimes and 341 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 72.3 per 100k residents, which is -31.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 186.0 per 100k, +13.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (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 N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate186.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents171 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 72.3 | B | 111 | 106.2 | -31.9% |
| Property Crime | 186.0 | C | 341 | 163.6 | +13.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 3 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 55.4 | F | 35 | 22.3 | +148.8% |
| Burglary | 63.1 | F | 111 | 24.0 | +162.4% |
| Larceny | 106.1 | C | 171 | 116.4 | -8.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 58 | 22.2 | -23.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Estancia Police Department
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Moriarty Police Department
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Mountainair Police Department
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