Juan Hernandez, Murder, New Mexico 2015

New Mexico saw a significant increase in violent crime rates in 2015, mirroring national trends that year.

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program, violent crime rates in New Mexico rose by 5.3% compared to the previous year. This increase was part of a broader national trend, with the FBI reporting a 3.2% rise in violent crime rates across the United States in 2015.

The UCR program collects and analyzes crime data from law enforcement agencies across the country, providing a comprehensive look at crime trends and patterns. In 2015, the FBI reported that homicide rates nationwide were at a 44-year high, with 14,249 murders and non-negligent manslaughters reported. New Mexico contributed to this trend, with 144 reported homicides in 2015.

Racial and ethnic disparities in crime rates were also evident in New Mexico in 2015. According to the FBI, the state’s Native American population suffered disproportionately from violent crime, with a rate of 1,444.1 incidents per 100,000 inhabitants. This rate was significantly higher than the national average for Native Americans and outpaced other racial and ethnic groups in the state.

The rise in violent crime rates in New Mexico and across the country in 2015 has been attributed to various factors, including poverty, unemployment, and gang activity. In New Mexico, law enforcement officials have also pointed to the state’s porous borders and the presence of organized crime groups as contributing factors to the increase in violent crime.

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