Lea County, NM Crime


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Located in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, Lea County has a relatively high rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 25, which exceeds the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, and assault. In addition, Lea County also has a property crime rate of 38.8, which is higher than the national average of 35.4. Property crimes include theft, burglary, and vandalism. These numbers highlight the ongoing issue of crime in Lea County and the need for increased measures to ensure the safety and security of its residents. Factors such as poverty, drug use, and a growing population may contribute to the higher crime rates in this county. It is important for local law enforcement and community members to work together to address and prevent crime in Lea County.

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.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Hobbs, NM Crime History
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