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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Thatcher, a town in Arizona, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends. Over the period from 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with a notable decrease from 3 incidents in 2010 to 2 in 2022, representing a 33.33% reduction. During this same timeframe, the population grew from 6,017 in 2010 to 6,265 in 2022, an increase of 4.12%.
Regarding murder trends, the city has maintained a consistent record of zero murders throughout the observed period. This stability is particularly noteworthy given the population growth, resulting in a consistent per capita rate of 0 murders per 1,000 residents. The percentage of state murders attributable to Thatcher has remained at 0% throughout, indicating that the city has not contributed to Arizona's murder statistics.
Rape incidents in the city have been extremely rare, with no reported cases from 2010 to 2022, except for 2013 when data was not available. This trend has persisted despite population growth, maintaining a rate of 0 rapes per 1,000 residents and a 0% contribution to the state's rape statistics.
The robbery trend in Thatcher mirrors that of rape, with zero reported incidents throughout the observed period. This consistency is maintained regardless of population changes, resulting in a constant rate of 0 robberies per 1,000 residents and no contribution to Arizona's robbery statistics.
Aggravated assault has been the primary component of violent crime in the city. The number of incidents varied from a high of 4 in 2011 to a low of 0 in 2016 and 2018. In 2022, there were 2 reported cases. The rate per 1,000 residents fluctuated accordingly, reaching a peak of 0.64 in 2011 and dropping to 0.32 in 2022. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault statistics ranged from 0% to 0.03%, with 0.01% recorded in 2022.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a weak inverse relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density increased from 903 per square mile in 2010 to 940 in 2022, the overall violent crime incidents decreased. However, this correlation is not strong enough to suggest causation.
Applying predictive models based on the historical data, it's projected that by 2029, Thatcher may experience a slight increase in violent crimes, potentially reaching 3-4 incidents annually. This forecast assumes a continuation of current trends and stable socio-economic conditions.
In summary, Thatcher has maintained remarkably low violent crime rates across all categories over the past decade, despite population growth. The absence of murders, rapes, and robberies, coupled with low and fluctuating aggravated assault rates, paints a picture of a relatively safe community. The city's minimal contribution to state crime statistics further underscores its status as a low-crime area within Arizona.