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Is Lovington, New Mexico Safe?

Population 11,620 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Lovington runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 85% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,037 per 100K.

Lovington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLovingtonNew Mexico AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate400.7332.8363.8
Property Crime Rate2326.12123.71,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate299.0--268.2
Theft Rate2037.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

272.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

401/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2326/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lovington

Violent crime in Lovington is close to the national average. The rate of 400.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2326.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,037 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lovington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault299
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery63
0100% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary376
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,037
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Lovington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lovington
400.7
State
332.8
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lovington
2326.1
State
2123.7
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lovington Safety

Is Lovington safe?
Not especially. Lovington earns a D with a crime rate of 272.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lovington?
272.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 400.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2326.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lovington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lovington's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,037 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lovington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lovington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lovington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lovington?
Crime rates have held steady in Lovington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Lovington compare to other cities in New Mexico?
Below average for the state. Lovington ranks behind about 86% of New Mexico cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lovington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lovington?
Bad. A D grade and 272.7 per-thousand rate put Lovington below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 401 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lovington?
400.7 per 100,000, which is 10% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (299), robbery (63), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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