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Las Cruces, New Mexico: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Las Cruces had 4.9 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 21% lower than the New Mexico rate (6.2). Median household income is $55,422 and the median home value is $231,700. Population: about 114,197 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Las Cruces?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Las Cruces at 4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (584 in all). That is 21% lower than the New Mexico rate (6.2), and 51% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 14. There were also 4,314 property crimes, a rate of 36.4 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 5.7 per 1,000, about 2.9 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 8% between 2021 and 2025 (638 to 584).
| Offense (2025) | Las Cruces count | Per 1,000 | New Mexico per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 584 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 14 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 43 | 0.36 | 0.51 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 52 | 0.44 | 0.51 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 475 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,314 | 36.4 | 22.4 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 621 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,022 | 25.5 | 15.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 671 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Las Cruces changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 638 | 5,028 | 8 |
| 2022 | 708 | 6,110 | 11 |
| 2023 | 678 | 6,247 | 10 |
| 2024 | 841 | 5,671 | 14 |
| 2025 | 584 | 4,314 | 14 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Las Cruces Police Department's own reports.
How does Las Cruces compare with New Mexico?
Households in Las Cruces have a median income of $55,422 (New Mexico: $64,059). The median owner-occupied home is worth $231,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $974 a month. About 114,197 people live on 77 square miles of land, roughly 1,484 per square mile. The city lies in Doña Ana County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Las Cruces | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 114,197 | 2,120,246 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,422 | $64,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,700 | $248,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $974 | $1,067 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.0% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 22.6% | 17.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.7% | 31.0% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 55.9% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.0 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Las Cruces?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Las Cruces: Griggs & Walnut Ground Water Plume. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 5 high-hazard dams in Las Cruces. 4 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 1 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Las Cruces Dam (85 ft) and South Fork Dam (40 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Doña Ana County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Las Cruces?
No highway work zones were listed in Las Cruces city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Las Cruces?
Federal school lists place 36 public and 5 private schools within Las Cruces. 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: Fort Selden State Park and Leasburg Dam State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Las Cruces
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Las Cruces city limits (5 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 12 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #265 (Las Cruces), High Desert Outfitters (Las Cruces), Miller Guns And Ammo (Las Cruces), Mmj's Pawn (Las Cruces) and Trader Man Pawn (Las Cruces).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Las Cruces city limits: Celebrate (Las Cruces) and Kelly Liquors (Las Cruces). New Mexico has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Las Cruces city limits: Planned Parenthood - Las Cruces Health Center (Las Cruces).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Las Cruces?
In 2025, Las Cruces had 4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (584 reported), 21% lower than the New Mexico rate (6.2). The property-crime rate was 36.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Las Cruces?
$55,422 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $64,059 for New Mexico.
How much do homes cost in Las Cruces?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $231,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $248,100 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Las Cruces?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Doña Ana County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
El Paso, TX (39 mi) · Albuquerque, NM (192 mi) · Rio Rancho, NM (204 mi) · Santa Fe, NM (235 mi) · Tucson, AZ (239 mi) · Catalina Foothills, AZ (239 mi)
More: New Mexico statewide numbers · county page: Doña Ana County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Las Cruces city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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