Crime Rate
Summary Indicator Report Data View Options
Crime -: Violent Crime by by U.S. States, 2016
Crime -: Murder Rates by by U.S. States, 2016
Crime -: Rape Rates by by U.S. States, 2016
Crime -: Robbery Rates by by U.S. States, 2016
Crime -: Aggravated Assault Rates by by U.S. States, 2016
Crime -: Property Crime by by U.S. States, 2016
Crime -: Burglary Rates by by U.S. States, 2016
Crime -: Motor Vehicle Theft Rates by by U.S. States, 2016
Why Is This Important?
The impact of crime on an individual victim, their loved ones, and their community depends on a variety of factors, but often crime victimization has significant emotional, psychological, physical, financial, and social consequences.
Definition
The rate of violent and property crimes per 100,000 population.
Data Source
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Crime in the U.S.(https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s)
How the Measure is Calculated
| Numerator: | The number of violent and property crimes. |
| Denominator: | The number of persons in the population |
How Are We Doing?
In 2016, every day on average, 224 New Mexicans were victims of property crimes, 32 of which were motor vehicle thefts, and 40 were victims of violent crimes, 4 of which were rapes and 7 were robberies. New Mexico had the highest property crime rate among all 50 states, and the second-highest violent crime rate.
Evidence-based Practices
The U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice provides a large number of community and other crime prevention strategies on their [https://www.crimesolutions.gov/TopicDetails.aspx?ID=1 Crime Prevention webpage], including programs and strategies for communities, justice system, policing, and the courts, and strategies for violent and property crimes, substance abuse, gangs and juveniles. Practices include alcohol and drug treatment and recovery, advocacy interventions to empower women who have experienced intimate partner violence and school- or community-based programs targeting frequently absent students or students at risk of dropping out of school.