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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Jacksboro, located in Tennessee, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with a notable decrease from 9 incidents in 2010 to 2 in 2022, representing a 77.8% reduction. During this same period, the population grew modestly from 2,948 in 2010 to 3,023 in 2022, an increase of 2.5%.
Examining murder rates, the city has maintained a consistently low profile with zero reported cases throughout the entire period from 2010 to 2022. This stability in the absence of murders is particularly noteworthy given the population growth, indicating a rate of 0 per 1,000 people throughout. The percentage of state crime for murder remained at 0% across all years, suggesting that the city has not contributed to the state's murder statistics.
Rape incidents in the city have been sporadic and infrequent. There was one reported case in 2010 and another in 2021, with no occurrences in the intervening years. This translates to a rate that fluctuated between 0 and approximately 0.34 per 1,000 people. The percentage of state crime for rape was 0.06% in both 2010 and 2021, the only years with reported cases. These figures indicate that while rare, when rape does occur, it represents a small but notable portion of the state's total.
Robbery trends show minimal activity, with only two reported incidents over the 13-year period: one in 2014 and another in 2016. This translates to a rate of about 0.35 per 1,000 people in those years, and 0 in all others. The percentage of state crime for robbery was 0.01% in 2014 and 0.02% in 2016, indicating that these isolated incidents had a very small impact on state-wide robbery statistics.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent form of violent crime in the city, though numbers have generally decreased over time. The highest number of cases was 15 in 2014, while the lowest was 2 in 2022. This represents a significant decrease of 86.7% from the peak to the most recent year. The rate per 1,000 people peaked at about 5.2 in 2014 and dropped to approximately 0.66 in 2022. The percentage of state crime for aggravated assault fluctuated, reaching a high of 0.07% in 2014 and falling to 0.01% in 2022, indicating a decreasing contribution to state-wide aggravated assault figures.
When examining correlations, there appears to be a weak inverse relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As population density increased from 1,142 per square mile in 2010 to 1,171 in 2022, violent crime generally decreased. However, this correlation is not strong enough to suggest causation.
Race distribution shows a consistently high percentage of white residents, ranging from 94% to 97% throughout the period. This demographic stability does not appear to correlate strongly with changes in violent crime rates.
Applying predictive models based on the observed trends, it's projected that violent crime rates will continue to remain low or potentially decrease further over the next five years (up to 2029). The city may see years with zero reported violent crimes, particularly in categories like murder and robbery which have already shown extended periods of inactivity.
In summary, Jacksboro has demonstrated a positive trend in reducing violent crime over the past decade, particularly in aggravated assaults. The city has maintained a murder-free record and has seen very few incidents of rape and robbery. These trends, combined with modest population growth, suggest a community that has become increasingly safe over time. If current patterns persist, the city is likely to continue experiencing low rates of violent crime in the coming years, potentially further improving its safety profile.