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Las Vegas, NM Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Las Vegas Police Department serves the city of Las Vegas, NM in San Miguel County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,187 violent crimes and 1,170 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.8 per 100k residents, which is 1.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 207.8 per 100k, 27.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate107.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,187 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents428 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate207.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,170 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate61.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents294 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate123.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents765 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime107.8C1187106.2+1.5%
Property Crime207.8D1170163.6+27.0%
Aggravated Assault38.5F42822.3+72.9%
Burglary61.6F29424.0+156.3%
Larceny123.2C765116.4+5.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft23.1C10322.2+4.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Male 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Santa Fe 42 miles
F 196.3
F 371.4
Violent: 82.1% higher
Property: 78.7% higher
Santa Rosa 54 miles
F 182.6
A 36.5
Violent: 69.4% higher
Property: 82.4% lower
Taos 60 miles
F 295.9
F 327.0
Violent: 174.5% higher
Property: 57.3% higher
Los Alamos 64 miles
A 10.5
A 36.6
Violent: 90.3% lower
Property: 82.4% lower
Questa 72 miles
N/A 0.0
A 57.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 72.6% lower