Los Alamos, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Los Alamos Police Department serves the city of Los Alamos, NM in Los Alamos County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 195 violent crimes and 279 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.5 per 100k residents, which is 90.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.6 per 100k, 77.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 10.5 | A | 195 | 106.2 | -90.1% |
| Property Crime | 36.6 | A | 279 | 163.6 | -77.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.2 | A | 38 | 22.3 | -76.5% |
| Larceny | 31.4 | A | 235 | 116.4 | -73.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.2 | A | 15 | 22.2 | -76.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe | 31 miles | F 196.3 | F 371.4 | Violent: 1774.9% higher Property: 913.7% higher |
| Bernalillo | 35 miles | C 125.6 | C 164.2 | Violent: 1099.3% higher Property: 348.1% higher |
| Cuba | 35 miles | D 132.3 | B 132.3 | Violent: 1163.4% higher Property: 261.0% higher |
| San Ysidro | 35 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Corrales | 48 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 35.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 3.6% lower |