Raton, New Mexico Crime Rate
3 years of data (2022–2024) · Population: 5,961
Key Insights
- →Raton has a safety grade of D with a violent crime rate of 469.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 64.3% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: worsening — based on 3 years of data.
- →Safer than 13% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.47 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
469.7
+64.3% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1006.5
60 total
vs National Avg
↑ 31%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 28
Murder0
Rape3
Robbery3
Aggravated Assault22
Property Crime: 60
Burglary27
Larceny-Theft24
Motor Vehicle Theft9
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,961 | 28 | 469.7 | 0 | 60 | 1006.5 |
| 2023 | 5,946 | 17 | 285.9 | 0 | 73 | 1227.7 |
| 2022 | 6,063 | 15 | 247.4 | 0 | 87 | 1434.9 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
D
Safety Grade for Raton
Based on violent crime rate of 469.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 13% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.