Sunland Park, NM Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Sunland Park Police Department serves the city of Sunland Park, NM in Dona Ana County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,491 violent crimes and 670 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.7 per 100k residents, which is 36.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 79.0 per 100k, 51.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.7 | A | 1491 | 106.2 | -36.3% |
| Property Crime | 79.0 | A | 670 | 163.6 | -51.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.8 | D | 343 | 22.3 | +52.0% |
| Burglary | 22.6 | C | 168 | 24.0 | -6.1% |
| Larceny | 39.5 | A | 399 | 116.4 | -66.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.9 | B | 96 | 22.2 | -23.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | 38 miles | F 193.1 | F 461.7 | Violent: 185.2% higher Property: 484.8% higher |
| Anthony | 42 miles | A 23.3 | A 58.1 | Violent: 65.6% lower Property: 26.4% lower |
| Hatch | 42 miles | A 64.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 5.5% lower Property: N/A |
| Mesilla | 42 miles | N/A 0.0 | C 167.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 112.5% higher |
| Tularosa | 71 miles | F 234.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 246.1% higher Property: N/A |