Roswell, NM Crime


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Roswell, New Mexico is a city that has unfortunately become known for its high crime rates. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Roswell is 35.3, which is significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Roswell is 68.8, almost double the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Roswell are at a higher risk of falling victim to crimes such as assault, robbery, and burglary compared to those living in other parts of the country. The context of these statistics paints a concerning picture of the crime situation in Roswell, highlighting the need for increased efforts to address and reduce crime in the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Roswell violent crime is 35.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Roswell property crime is 68.8. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Roswell, NM Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
20001003.814.1122.5114.4752.86056.71658.24159.6238.9
2001911.24.485.679742.15860.31337.24334.3188.8
20021086.819.577.975.8913.66778.51524.14957.8296.6
20031071.415.792.1107.8855.87407.61626.25489.4292
20041048.917.895.895.8839.66919.11561.15032.8325.1
2005959.121.965.752.68196989.61631.35073.6284.7
2006750.96.545.898.2600.349441108.93603.8231.4
2007846.813.243.9107.5682.35484.71428.23762.5294
2008835.215.36892.1659.86232.11707.64232.9291.5
201074312.733.976.2620.34921.91145.33628.4148.2
2011613.410.230.773.6498.95492.11265.74044.4182
2012629.316.557.686.4468.95378.11135.34088.6154.2
2014764.916.4100.772575.76285.513204683.8281.7
2015653.916.480.278.1479.150481141.23686.8220
2016640.524.784.463.8467.54390.8747.63431.1212.1
2017635.710.487.339.5498.64138.48853049.8203.6
2018830.616.892.362.9658.64211.6834.83053.8323
2019849.918.9128.375.7626.93772.1633.22865.4273.5

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Property
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Year
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per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
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Over 3 years ago

Fantastic. Love the fearless open minds and hearts. Stayed there 2 years, versatile U.S.  More

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Methamphetamine, poverty/crime and cockroaches/scorpions are rampant in Roswell! The climate is DRY & it’s difficult to grow anything but weeds!  More

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Over 5 years ago

My family & I moved here from Olympia, Washington. It's a really nice town, plenty of sunshine, southern hospitality, biggest city in Chaves County & ?? friendly.  More

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