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Lovington, NM Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Lovington Police Department serves the city of Lovington, NM in Lea County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 168 violent crimes and 592 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.3 per 100k residents, which is 66.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 256.1 per 100k, 56.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate35.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate256.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents592 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate106.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate106.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents318 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate44.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime35.3A168106.2-66.7%
Property Crime256.1D592163.6+56.6%
Burglary106.0F20224.0+341.1%
Larceny106.0C318116.4-8.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft44.2F6922.2+99.2%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Eunice 11 miles
F 206.8
B 137.9
Violent: 485.4% higher
Property: 46.2% lower
Jal 11 miles
N/A 0.0
F 285.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 11.6% higher
Tatum 11 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Hobbs 21 miles
F 209.4
F 401.0
Violent: 492.8% higher
Property: 56.5% higher
Artesia 65 miles
D 140.0
C 156.4
Violent: 296.2% higher
Property: 38.9% lower