Crime Statistics
Information about Albuquerque crime statistics:
The Chief's Monthly Snapshot shows data from the current and previous year with percent of change between the two. The categories on the snapshot are below.
- Property Crimes of Interest
- Violent Crimes of Interest
- Homicides
- Arrests (New Charges)
- Warrant Arrests
- Quality of Life (YTD)
- Calls for Service
- Average Queue Duration
View Albuquerque crime mapping information.
Snapshots
The Chief's Monthly Snapshot and crime trends.
HomicidesThe weekly homicide update.
NIBRS Stats
National Incident-Based Reporting System stats.
Traffic
2024 Traffic Statistics
OISThe list of 2025 Officer Involved Shootings.
Transparency
Monthly Report of Dismissed Court Hearings
Chief's Monthly Snapshot - March 2025
Property Crimes of Interest1
| Offence | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Theft (APD) | 665 | 1,225 | -46% |
| Auto Theft (240) | 914 | 1,738 | -47% |
| Auto Burglary (23F) | 835 | 1,117 | -25% |
| Residential Burglary | 477 | 587 | -19% |
| Commercial Burglary | 332 | 509 | -35% |
| Shoplifting (23C) | 1,727 | 2,232 | -23% |
| Total | 4,950 | 7,408 | -33% |
Violent Crimes of Interest2
| Offence | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agg. Assault (13A) | 982 | 1,179 | -17% |
| Sex Crimes | 105 | 133 | -21% |
| Robbery (120) | 148 | 234 | -37% |
| Total | 1,235 | 1,546 | -20% |
Homicides3
| Incidents | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicides* | 11 | 21 | -48% |
Clearance Rate**: 190.90%
*Includes all Homicides except Justified Homicide
**Includes Homicides solved in 2024
Arrests (New Charges)4
| Arrests | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felony | 1,166 | 1,045 | 12% |
| Misdemeanor | 2,668 | 2,640 | 1% |
Warrant Arrests4
| Arrests | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felony Warrant | 1,584 | 1,451 | 9% |
| Misdemeanor Warrant | 448 | 343 | 31% |
Quality of Life5
| Incidents | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Trespass | 785 | 578 | 36% |
| CT Notices (CC) | 0 | 14 | -100% |
| Median City Code (CC) | 27 | 47 | -43% |
| Median Citations | 60 | 114 | -47% |
| Erecting Structure Park | 12 | 6 | 100% |
| Littering | 38 | 20 | 90% |
Calls for Service6
| Calls for Service | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority 1 | 1,400 | 1,650 | -15% |
| Priority 2 | 58,448 | 66,637 | -12% |
| Priority 3 | 17,258 | 16,859 | 2% |
| Priority 4 | 10,700 | 11,565 | -7% |
| Priority 5 | 29,908 | 29,688 | 1% |
Average Queue Duration7
| Calls Type | 2025 Average Wait Times |
|---|---|
| 242-COPS | 0:01:01 |
| 911 | 0:00:15 |
Statistics are year-to-Date (01/01 – 3/31), except for Average Queue Duration which is weekly.
Statistics are preliminary and subject to change. Pulled on 4/2/25 0900 hours
Crime Trends in Albuquerque 2014 to 2023
| Year | Property Crime | Violent Crime | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 30,523 | 4,934 | 35,457 |
| 2015 | 34,082 | 5,410 | 39,492 |
| 2016 | 38,639 | 6,248 | 44,887 |
| 2017 | 41,438 | 7,687 | 49,125 |
| 2018 | 34,898 | 7,997 | 42,895 |
| 2019 | 31,974 | 7,995 | 39,969 |
| 2020 | 28,354 | 7,875 | 36,229 |
| 2021 | 25,138 | 8,439 | 33,577 |
| 2022 | 27,068 | 8,016 | 35,084 |
| 2023 | 26,365 | 7,575 | 33,940 |
Disclaimers
- Auto Theft based on APD Auto Theft number; Residential and Commercial burglaries based on Location Category which is identified by
reporting officer. - Sex Crimes Includes NIBRS codes; 11A, 11B, 11C, 36A, and 36B.
- Homicides based on Internal APD Homicide Dashboard, produced and reported by Homicide Unit, date range is 01/01 – 03/31.
- Arrests include all arrest types (taken into custody, on-site, cited, summoned). Felony Warrant includes arrests with felony warrant charge, Misdemeanor Warrant includes arrests with Misdemeanor warrant charge.
- Criminal Trespass, Erecting Structure Park, and Littering are based on arrests (citation, summons, taken into custody) and TraCS citations. Median City Code based on Field Contact Cards where “median” is used. CT Notice based on Field Contact Cards where “criminal trespass notice” or “CT notice” is used. Median Citations Include citations (TraCS and Mark43) for all 8-2-7-2 ordinances.
- CAD totals include Officer-Initiated and proactive call. Response Times based on YTD Averages (time increases are shown in red).
- Weekly Call Wait times provided by Dispatch.