Elephant Butte, NM has a slightly lower than average rate of violent crime, with a rate of 21.7 compared to the US average of 22.7. However, it does have a slightly higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 26.3 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that while the overall crime rate in Elephant Butte may be lower than the national average, there is still a significant concern for property crimes such as theft and burglary. This could be due to the town's location near a popular lake, drawing in tourists and potentially increasing the opportunity for property crime. As a result, residents in Elephant Butte should remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their belongings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elephant Butte violent crime is 21.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Elephant Butte property crime is 26.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elephant Butte, New Mexico does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.