Lea County, New Mexico Crime Rate
Population: 74,455 • FBI UCR
80Score
A
Very Safe
103
Violent Crimes
138/100k
653
Property Crimes
877/100k
74,455
Population
A
Safety Grade
Is Lea County Safe?
Lea County has a safety score of 80/100 (grade A, Very Safe). Its violent crime rate of 138 per 100k is 64% below the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lea County, New Mexico safe?
Lea County has a safety score of 80/100 (grade A, Very Safe), based on FBI crime data for the county.
What is the crime rate in Lea County?
Lea County has a violent crime rate of 138 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 877 per 100,000.
How is the safety score calculated?
Safety scores combine violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population from the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Scores range 0-100, with higher being safer.
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