Raton, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Raton Police Department serves the city of Raton, NM in Colfax County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 357 violent crimes and 297 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.6 per 100k residents, which is 68.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 67.3 per 100k, 58.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents297 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents103 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 33.6 | A | 357 | 106.2 | -68.3% |
| Property Crime | 67.3 | A | 297 | 163.6 | -58.9% |
| Burglary | 33.6 | D | 103 | 24.0 | +40.0% |
| Larceny | 33.6 | A | 160 | 116.4 | -71.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron | 23 miles | C 122.8 | B 122.8 | Violent: 265.2% higher Property: 82.6% higher |
| Springer | 23 miles | C 108.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 222.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Angel Fire | 23 miles | D 164.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 389.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Questa | 70 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.2% lower |
| Red River | 70 miles | F 216.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 544.8% higher Property: N/A |