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Ruidoso, NM Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Ruidoso Police Department serves the city of Ruidoso, NM in Lincoln County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 313 violent crimes and 413 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 12.8 per 100k residents, which is 88.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.4 per 100k, 25.0% 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 Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate204.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents413 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate153.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents265 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime12.8A313106.2-88.0%
Property Crime204.4D413163.6+25.0%
Burglary38.3D12224.0+59.5%
Larceny153.3D265116.4+31.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.8A2422.2-42.4%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Carrizozo 30 miles
C 107.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 736.9% higher
Property: N/A
Ruidoso Downs 30 miles
D 155.3
C 194.2
Violent: 1115.5% higher
Property: 5.0% lower
Capitan 30 miles
D 141.1
A 70.6
Violent: 1004.4% higher
Property: 65.5% lower
Alamogordo 35 miles
D 155.6
D 234.9
Violent: 1117.4% higher
Property: 14.9% higher
Tularosa 53 miles
F 234.3
N/A 0.0
Violent: 1733.1% higher
Property: N/A