Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Portales has a violent crime rate of 790 per 100,000 residents, 108% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,973 per 100,000, 52% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 13 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Portales receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Portales vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)