The University of New Mexico
NEWS RELEASE
Media contact: Karen Wentworth (505) 277-5627
kwent2@unm.edu
September 14, 2009
UNM Releases 2008 Crime Statistics
The University of New Mexico, in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education, has released UNM crime statistics for 2008. These numbers include campus residents as well as other locations, including some areas adjacent to campus.
UNM Police Chief Kathy Guimond says, “Our student population changes each year by about 25 percent as new students enter and others graduate. That impacts fluctuations in UNM’s reported crimes from year to year.”
Crimes Reported to UNMPD |
2008 |
2007 |
2006 |
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Homicide |
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-Murder & Non-Negligent Manslaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-Negligent Manslaughter |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Sex Offenses |
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-Forcible |
2 |
3 |
3 |
-Non-Forcible |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Robbery |
7 |
2 |
3 |
Aggravated Assault |
6 |
14 |
10 |
Burglary |
56 |
52 |
55 |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
71 |
67 |
69 |
Arson |
8 |
5 |
1 |
Hate Crimes |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Arrests |
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-Liquor Law Violations |
27¹ |
22¹ |
23¹ |
-Drug Law Violations |
34 |
24 |
27 |
-Weapon Law Violations |
3 |
6 |
0 |
¹This total includes arrests for driving under the influence |
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Guimond says UNM traditionally experiences more property crime than violent crime. She says, “We also provide emergency ‘bluelight’ phones located throughout campus and a 24-hour campus escort program for the safety of the community.”
Additionally the police conduct educational presentations for students, faculty and staff so they can serve as the “eyes and ears” for police and security services. Guimond says “We believe security is everyone’s concern.”
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