While we cannot draw direct correlations between violent crime trends and other demographic factors due to the limited crime data, it's worth noting some general trends in the city's demographics. The population of Butler has fluctuated over the years, reaching a peak of 1,662 in 2017 before declining to 1,048 in 2022. This represents a significant decrease in population density from 8,753 per square mile in 2017 to 5,519 per square mile in 2022.

Median rent in the city has shown an upward trend, increasing from $594 in 2013 to $809 in 2022, indicating a rise in housing costs over the past decade. The racial composition of Butler has remained predominantly white, with the percentage of white residents ranging from 86% to 99% between 2013 and 2022. There has been a slight increase in diversity, with small percentages of Black, Asian, and multiracial residents reported in recent years.

Predicting future violent crime trends for Butler is challenging due to the lack of historical data. However, if the trend of zero reported violent crimes continued from 2016, it would suggest that the city might maintain its low crime rate in the coming years. Assuming this pattern holds, we could project that Butler may continue to experience very low or no violent crime incidents through 2029 (seven years from the last data point in 2022, which we're considering as five years from now).

In summary, while the limited data makes it difficult to draw comprehensive conclusions about violent crime trends in Butler, the absence of reported violent crimes in 2016 paints a picture of a relatively safe community. The city's decreasing population and increasing housing costs over recent years may have implications for its social and economic landscape, but their direct impact on crime rates cannot be determined without more extensive crime data. Butler's experience underscores the importance of consistent data collection and reporting for smaller communities to better understand and address public safety concerns.