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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Flowood, located in Mississippi, has experienced notable changes in its violent crime landscape over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with a significant overall decrease of 48.84% from 43 incidents in 2010 to 22 in 2022. This decline in violent crime occurred alongside a population growth of 29.39%, from 14,798 in 2010 to 19,147 in 2022, suggesting an improvement in public safety relative to population size.
Murder rates in the city have remained consistently at zero throughout the recorded period from 2010 to 2022. This stability is particularly noteworthy given the population growth, indicating that the city has maintained a murder-free environment despite increasing urbanization. The consistent 0% of state murder rates further emphasizes the city's success in preventing homicides relative to the rest of Mississippi.
Rape incidents have shown fluctuation over the years. In 2010, there were 9 reported cases (0.61 per 1,000 people), which decreased to zero in 2011 and 2015. However, by 2022, the number rose to 6 cases (0.31 per 1,000 people). Despite this increase, the rate per capita has actually decreased due to population growth. The percentage of state rape crimes attributed to the city has increased from 1.88% in 2010 to 2.27% in 2022, suggesting a slightly higher contribution to state totals.
Robbery trends show a general decline over the period. In 2010, there were 3 robberies (0.20 per 1,000 people), peaking at 5 in 2016 (0.28 per 1,000 people), before decreasing to 1 in 2022 (0.05 per 1,000 people). This represents a significant 66.67% decrease in robbery incidents from 2010 to 2022. The city's contribution to state robbery totals has fluctuated, from 0.14% in 2010 to 0.37% in 2022, indicating a relatively stable share of state robberies despite local decreases.
Aggravated assault cases have shown the most significant decline among violent crimes. In 2010, there were 31 cases (2.09 per 1,000 people), which decreased to 15 cases in 2022 (0.78 per 1,000 people), representing a 51.61% reduction. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault totals has also decreased from 1.52% in 2010 to 0.92% in 2022, indicating a substantial improvement in this category relative to state trends.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a strong inverse relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As population density increased from 513 per square mile in 2010 to 664 in 2022, violent crime rates per capita decreased. Additionally, there is a notable correlation between changes in racial demographics and crime rates. As the white population percentage decreased from 77% in 2013 to 70% in 2022, and the black population increased from 14% to 21% over the same period, violent crime rates generally declined, suggesting that demographic shifts have not negatively impacted public safety.
Applying predictive models based on these trends, it's forecasted that by 2029 (five years from now), Flowood may see a further reduction in violent crimes. The total number of violent incidents could potentially decrease to around 15-18 per year, with robberies potentially reaching near-zero levels. Rape and aggravated assault cases are likely to continue their downward trend, possibly reaching 4-5 and 10-12 incidents per year, respectively. The murder rate is expected to remain at zero, maintaining the city's exemplary record in this category.
In summary, Flowood has demonstrated a remarkable improvement in public safety over the past decade. The significant decrease in violent crimes, particularly in aggravated assaults and robberies, coupled with a consistently zero murder rate, paints a picture of a city that has effectively managed its growth while enhancing security for its residents. These positive trends, if continued, position Flowood as an increasingly safe urban environment within Mississippi.