Lea, NM County has a higher rate of both violent and property crime than the US average. Violent crime in Lea, NM County is 25, compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime in Lea, NM County is 38.8, compared to the US average of 35.4. This suggests that the county has a greater risk of criminal activity than many other areas in the United States. It is important for residents of Lea, NM County to maintain vigilance and take appropriate safety measures to protect themselves from becoming victims of violent or property crimes.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lea County violent crime is 25.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Lea County property crime is 38.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lea, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.