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Altha, Florida: Violent Crime Trends in a Shrinking Small Town
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Crime
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Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Altha, a small community in Florida, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends. Over the years from 2010 to 2020, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated between 0 and 2 incidents annually. Meanwhile, the population experienced significant changes, starting at 1,078 in 2010, dropping to 807 by 2022, a decrease of approximately 25.14%.
The murder rate in this city has remained consistently at zero throughout the recorded period from 2010 to 2020. This stability in the absence of murders is noteworthy, especially considering the population fluctuations. The murder rate per 1,000 people has consequently stayed at 0, and the percentage of state crime for murders has also remained at 0%. This suggests that Altha has maintained a safe environment in terms of homicides, despite demographic changes.
Similarly, the rape statistics for Altha show no reported incidents from 2010 to 2020. The rape rate per 1,000 people and the percentage of state crime for rape both remain at 0%. This consistency in the absence of reported rapes, even as the population decreased, indicates a relatively safe environment for residents in this aspect of violent crime.
Robbery trends in the city follow the same pattern as murder and rape, with no reported incidents from 2010 to 2020. The robbery rate per 1,000 people and the percentage of state crime for robbery have remained at 0%. This suggests that property-related violent crimes have not been a significant issue in the community, regardless of population changes.
Aggravated assault is the only category of violent crime that shows any activity in Altha. In 2010, 2011, and 2013, there was one reported case of aggravated assault each year. In 2020, this number increased to two cases. The rate of aggravated assault per 1,000 people fluctuated due to population changes: it was 0.93 per 1,000 in 2010, 1.10 in 2011, 1.13 in 2013, and 2.20 in 2020. The percentage of state crime for aggravated assault remained at 0% from 2010 to 2014, but increased slightly to 0.01% in 2020. This small increase might be attributable to the lower population base rather than a significant rise in crime.
There appears to be a weak correlation between violent crime trends and population density. As the population density decreased from 806 per square mile in 2010 to 603 in 2022, the number of aggravated assaults slightly increased. However, this correlation is not strong enough to draw definitive conclusions.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), it's likely that Altha will continue to see very low levels of violent crime. The number of aggravated assaults may fluctuate between 0 and 2 cases per year, while other categories of violent crime are likely to remain at or near zero. However, these predictions should be interpreted cautiously due to the small numbers involved and potential for significant impact from individual incidents in such a small community.
In summary, Altha has maintained an exceptionally low violent crime rate over the past decade, despite significant population changes. The most notable trend is the occasional occurrence of aggravated assaults, which have shown a slight increase in recent years. This overall low crime rate contributes to the city's profile as a relatively safe community, though ongoing vigilance will be crucial to maintain this status in the face of demographic shifts.
