Artesia, NM is a small city in the southeastern corner of New Mexico with a population of 11,301 according to the 2018 census. Unfortunately, this city has a higher rate of violent crime compared to the US average. Violent crime in Artesia is 58.5 per 100,000 persons while the US average is 22.7 per 100,000 persons. Property crime in Artesia is even higher at 56.6 per 100,000 persons while the US average stands at 35.4 per 100,000 persons. These statistics are concerning and underscore need for citizens to be mindful of their surroundings and take proper precautions when it comes to their safety and security.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Artesia violent crime is 58.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Artesia property crime is 56.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.