Chief Sgambellone Releases 2026 First Quarter Crime Statistics

Published on April 17, 2026

Today, Chief Sgambellone released crime statistics through the first quarter of 2026 which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

It’s encouraging to see that the downward trend from 2025 is carrying into 2026, with a solid 10% year-over-year decrease in overall crime. While Crimes Against Persons and Property Crimes are both trending down, the jump in Crimes Against Society (from 1 to 5) serves as a reminder to stay vigilant.

Since theft, fraud, and simple assault make up 75% of all reports, focusing on personal security is the most effective way to keep these numbers falling. Key Takeaways for Staying Safe:

• Fight the Urgency: Scammers rely on panic and emotional response. If a request for money, gift cards, or crypto feels urgent, pause—it’s almost certainly a trap.

• Verify with "Code Words": With AI voice cloning becoming more common, having a pre-set family code word is a smart, simple way to verify a loved one’s identity during a suspicious call.

• Tech Defenses: Use strong passwords and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Most account compromises happen because of reused passwords.

• Call Back Safely: Never use the number a solicitor gives you. Hang up and dial the official number from a trusted website or the back of your bank card.

If at any time you are uncertain about a particular phone call or email, you can always call the police department at 505-662-8222.

Group A Offense Report   (PDF, 311KB)                                   

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2026 First Quarter NIBRs