Portales, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portales Police Department serves the city of Portales, NM in Roosevelt County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 1,072 property crimes. Property crime averages 8.3 per 100k, 94.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,072 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents401 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 8.3 | A | 1072 | 163.6 | -94.9% |
| Burglary | 8.3 | A | 401 | 24.0 | -65.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis | 26 miles | A 55.9 | A 90.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 982.9% higher |
| Texico | 26 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Tucumcari | 64 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 406.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 4772.1% higher |
| Logan | 64 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lovington | 86 miles | A 35.3 | D 256.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 2967.5% higher |