Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) – The Albuquerque Police Department released preliminary end of year crime statistics for 2025 with an overall drop in crime numbers including violent crimes which are down 13% compared to the previous year and 26% over the past eight years. The department attributes the reduction in crime to increased enforcement which it says has contributed “to the lowest crime levels in eight years.”
“Our strategy to invest in police technology and hire more civilian professionals to support sworn officers is paying off with lower crime,” Mayor Tim Keller said. “Modernization is not a theory; it is making Albuquerque safer.”
According to the statistics, Homicides in the city are down 34% from 98 murders in 2024 to 65 in 2025. In property crimes, Auto Theft is down 43% from 5,866 vehicles stolen in 2024 to 3,317 in 2025. APD also arrested more criminals in 2025 according to the information with an increase in arrests of 28% with 5,741 arrests compared to 4,494 in 2024.
“Our officers are making more arrests and solving more crimes,” said interim Police Chief Cecily Barker. “We have seen the turnaround in the past few years, but we know we have to keep up these efforts to sustain the successes.” Among other crimes that showed significant decreases include, Burglaries are down 14%, while Robberies are down 22%
Violent Crime: is down 13% between 2024 and 2025; and down 26% over the past eight years.
Homicide: Down 34% (98 à 65)
Aggravated Assault: Down 11% (4,407 à 3,905)
Robbery: Down 22% (907 à 708)
Rape: Down 9% (258 à 235)
Property Crime: is down 16% between 2024 and 2025; and down 34% over the past eight years.
Arson: Up 18% (66 à 78)
Burglary Down 14% (4,311 à 3,717)
Larceny-Theft Down 7% (17,309 à16,164)
Motor Vehicle Theft Down 43% (5,866 à 3,317)
Enforcement
Felony Arrests (new charges)
2024: 4,494
2025: 5,741 (28% increase)
Felony Warrant Arrests
2024: 6,167
2024: 6,462 (5% increase)
