2024 reported data
A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Portales using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.
Visible next step
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Short answer
That rate is #9 by highest rate among 27 validated NM city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Burglary. Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 17.0% from 2022 to 2024.
Trend
Reported selected property-offense rates increased by 17.0% from 2022 to 2024.
Compare this page with other validated New Mexico candidates. These are city-candidate comparisons, not official statewide rankings.
Practical security context
Burglary counts make door hardware, entry sensors, lighting, and routine lock checks more relevant starting points.
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This page cannot tell you whether Portales is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 29.93 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.
The largest selected category in this page is Burglary, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.
Among 27 validated NM city candidates, Portales ranks #9 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 24.95 per 1,000 residents.
Start with the local pattern, your home layout, entry points, lighting, package areas, and whether a door and window alarms checklist fits better than a full monitored system.