Alamogordo, NM Crime Rates: Stats & Map

46%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

12%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Alamogordo_{/100k people}	New Mexico_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1,051	n/a (estimate)	3,337	3,637	2,281
Murder	2	n/a	6.4	11.5	5.7
Rape	9	n/a	28.6	52.7	38.0
Robbery	4	n/a	12.7	72.9	66.5
Assault	113	n/a	358.8	612.2	264.1
Violent crime	128	n/a (estimate)	406	749	364
Burglary	211	n/a	669.9	517.9	250.7
Theft	637	n/a	2,022.5	1,850.1	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	75	n/a	238.1	519.5	318.7
Property crime	923	n/a (estimate)	2,931	2,888	1,917

Alamogordo crime map

The Alamogordo crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Alamogordo as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Alamogordo crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Alamogordo crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Alamogordo crime rates are 46% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Alamogordo are 12% higher than the national average
In Alamogordo you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Alamogordo is safer than 3% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Alamogordo has increased by 17%

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Daily Crime In Alamogordo (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Alamogordo for every 100,000 residents. The Alamogordo total amount of daily crime is 1.09 times less than the New Mexico average and 1.46 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Alamogordo, is 1.84 times less than the New Mexico average, and it is 1.12 times more than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Alamogordo has a daily crime average that is 1.01 times more than the New Mexico average and 1.53 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Alamogordo (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Alamogordo in comparison to other New Mexico communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Alamogordo safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Alamogordo being safer than 15% of cities in New Mexico and 3% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking New Mexico cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Alamogordo. In conclusion, Alamogordo ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Alamogordo

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Alamogordo is 1 in 247

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Alamogordo is 1 in 35

The chance of being a victim of crime in Alamogordo is 1 in 30

How likely are you to become a victim of crime? In Alamogordo, New Mexico you have a 1 in 247 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 35 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 30 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Alamogordo.

Year Over Year Crime In Alamogordo (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Alamogordo, New Mexico (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Alamogordo has increased by 19%, the amount of property crime in Alamogordo has increased by 17%, and the total amount of crime in Alamogordo has increased by 17% year over year.

Alamogordo police department

Item	Alamogordo	New Mexico	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	103	3,705	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.3	4.4	3.3

There are a total of 103 Alamogordo police officers. This results in 3.3 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 25.5% less than the New Mexico average and 1% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in New Mexico

State	Total offenders	New Mexico_/100K	National_/100K
New Mexico	3,129	155	266

There are a total of 3,129 sex offenders in New Mexico. This yields a total of 155 sex offenders in New Mexico per 100,000 residents which is 42% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Boles Acres, NM	2,311	194	748	942
High Rolls, NM	1,370	241	929	1,170
Tularosa, NM	2,983	344	1,327	1,671
La Luz, NM	1,799	348	1,344	1,692
Cloudcroft, NM	828	796	3,069	3,865
Alamogordo, NM	31,635	406	2,931	3,337

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
American Fork, UT	31,636	124	1,450	1,574
Bowling Green, OH	31,638	48	1,339	1,387
Clearfield, UT	31,622	244	1,304	1,549
Harker Heights, TX	31,657	214	1,170	1,384
Laguna Hills, CA	31,613	271	1,281	1,553
Alamogordo, NM	31,635	406	2,931	3,337

Source: The Alamogordo, NM crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.