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Fluctuating Violent Crime Trends in Lincoln, Alabama: A Decade of Challenges and Improvements
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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
Lincoln, Alabama, a small urban area with a population of 11,334 as of 2022, has experienced fluctuations in violent crime rates alongside modest population growth over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes increased from 27 to 34, representing a 25.9% increase, while the population grew by 3.2% from 10,987 to 11,334.
Murder rates in Lincoln have shown variability over the years. In 2010, there was 1 murder, representing 0.09 murders per 1,000 people. This figure peaked in 2015 with 2 murders (0.18 per 1,000 people) but dropped to 0 in 2022. The percentage of state murders attributed to the city fluctuated, reaching a high of 0.88% in 2013 before falling to 0% in recent years, suggesting an improvement in the city's murder rate relative to the state average.
Rape incidents have fluctuated over the years. In 2010, there were 5 reported rapes (0.46 per 1,000 people), peaking at 11 in 2015 (1.02 per 1,000 people), before decreasing to 3 in 2022 (0.26 per 1,000 people). The city's share of state rape cases varied, from a high of 0.88% in 2015 to 0.34% in 2022, indicating a general downward trend in recent years, both in absolute numbers and as a proportion of state cases.
Robbery rates have shown some variation. In 2010, there was 1 robbery (0.09 per 1,000 people), increasing to 5 in 2018 (0.46 per 1,000 people), before decreasing to 2 in 2022 (0.18 per 1,000 people). The city's percentage of state robberies has generally increased over time, from 0.03% in 2010 to 0.15% in 2022, suggesting a slight rise in the city's contribution to state robbery statistics despite recent decreases in absolute numbers.
Aggravated assault has shown the most significant fluctuations among violent crimes. In 2010, there were 20 cases (1.82 per 1,000 people), peaking at 63 in 2018 (5.85 per 1,000 people), before decreasing to 29 in 2022 (2.56 per 1,000 people). The city's share of state aggravated assaults has varied, reaching a high of 0.54% in 2018 before falling to 0.25% in 2022. This trend indicates that while aggravated assault remains a concern, recent years have seen improvement.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As population density increased from 428 per square mile in 2010 to 441 in 2022, violent crime rates generally rose, though not consistently. Additionally, there seems to be a correlation between changes in racial demographics and crime rates. As the percentage of white residents decreased from 80% in 2013 to 73% in 2022, and the percentage of black residents increased from 19% to 21% over the same period, violent crime rates showed some increase, though this relationship is complex and not necessarily causal.
Applying predictive models based on recent trends, it's projected that by 2029, violent crime rates may stabilize or slightly decrease if current trends continue. The total number of violent crimes could potentially decrease to around 30 per year, with aggravated assault likely remaining the most common violent crime.
In summary, Lincoln has experienced fluctuations in violent crime rates over the past decade, with recent years showing some improvement in certain categories. While the overall number of violent crimes has increased since 2010, the rate per capita has not risen as dramatically due to population growth. The city's contribution to state crime statistics remains relatively small, but monitoring trends in aggravated assault and robbery will be crucial for maintaining public safety in the coming years.
