Tatum, NM Crime Rates: Stats & Map

71%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

120%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

61%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Tatum crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Tatum crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Tatum crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Tatum crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Tatum_{/100k people}	New Mexico_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	3,890 (estimate)	3,637	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	11.5	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	52.7	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	72.9	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	612.2	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	801 (estimate)	749	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	517.9	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,850.1	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	519.5	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	3,089 (estimate)	2,888	1,917

Tatum crime map

The Tatum crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Tatum as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Tatum crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Tatum crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Tatum crime rates are 71% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Tatum are 120% higher than the national average
In Tatum you have a 1 in 26 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Tatum is safer than 1% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Tatum has decreased by 27%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Tatum

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Tatum is 1 in 125

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Tatum is 1 in 33

The chance of being a victim of crime in Tatum is 1 in 26

Year Over Year Crime In Tatum (per 100,000 people)

Tatum police department

Item	Tatum	New Mexico	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	3,705	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.4	3.3

Sex offenders in New Mexico

State	Total offenders	New Mexico_/100K	National_/100K
New Mexico	3,129	155	266

There are a total of 3,129 sex offenders in New Mexico. This yields a total of 155 sex offenders in New Mexico per 100,000 residents which is 42% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Tatum, NM	773	801	3,089	3,890

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Reynolds, GA	773	449	2,326	2,775
Knoxville, PA	773	374	2,220	2,593
Claremont, MN	773	391	2,549	2,940
St. Lucie Village, FL	773	117	612	730
Swansea, SC	773	1,180	9,830	11,009
Tatum, NM	773	801	3,089	3,890

Source: The Tatum, NM crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.