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Fountain, Minnesota: Property Crime Trends in a Growing Small Community
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Crime
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Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Fountain, Minnesota, a small community, has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 835 residents in 2010 to 1,126 in 2022, representing a 34.85% rise. The city's property crime data is limited, with only two years of reported figures available. In 2015, no property crimes were reported, while in 2016, one burglary was recorded. This single incident represents a notable change in property crime statistics, although the absolute numbers remain low. The scarcity of comprehensive data over multiple years makes it difficult to establish long-term trends or draw definitive conclusions about the city's property crime landscape.
The burglary rate in Fountain changed from 2015 to 2016. In 2015, there were no reported burglaries, but in 2016, one burglary was recorded. This single incident translates to a rate of approximately 1.15 burglaries per 1,000 residents, based on the 2016 population of 867. The burglary in 2016 accounted for 0.01% of the state's total burglaries, indicating that Fountain's contribution to the state's burglary statistics is minimal. This isolated incident, while representing an increase, does not necessarily indicate a trend given the limited data available.
There were no reported cases of larceny-theft in either 2015 or 2016. Consequently, the larceny-theft rate per 1,000 residents remained at zero, and the city did not contribute to the state's larceny-theft statistics during this period. The absence of larceny-theft reports suggests that this type of property crime was not a significant issue in the city during the years for which data is available.
Similar to larceny-theft, there were no reported cases of motor vehicle theft in Fountain in either 2015 or 2016. The motor vehicle theft rate per 1,000 residents was zero, and the city did not contribute to the state's motor vehicle theft statistics. This absence of reported incidents suggests that motor vehicle theft was not a prevalent concern in the community during the reported years.
No cases of arson were reported in Fountain in 2015 or 2016. The arson rate per 1,000 residents remained at zero, and the city did not contribute to the state's arson statistics. The lack of arson incidents indicates that this particular type of property crime was not an issue in the community during the years for which data is available.
Given the extremely limited property crime data available for Fountain, it is not possible to establish meaningful correlations between property crime trends and other socioeconomic factors such as population density, median income, or ownership percentages. The single reported burglary in 2016 does not provide sufficient information to draw any statistically significant conclusions about relationships with other variables.
Due to the scarcity of historical property crime data for Fountain, it is not feasible to apply reliable predictive models to forecast future property crime trends. With only two data points available, one of which shows zero incidents, any projection would be speculative and likely inaccurate. The lack of a consistent trend or pattern in the available data makes it impossible to generate a meaningful five-year forecast extending to 2029.
The most important discovery from the analysis of Fountain's property crime data is the overall low incidence of reported property crimes. With only one burglary reported over a two-year period and no other types of property crimes recorded, the city appears to have maintained a relatively safe environment with respect to property crime. However, the limited dataset precludes drawing definitive conclusions about long-term trends or making accurate predictions for the future. The single burglary in 2016, while notable in the context of the city's size, does not necessarily indicate a worsening crime situation, especially given the absence of other property crimes. Fountain's contribution to the state's property crime statistics remains minimal, reflecting its small population and low crime rates. To establish more meaningful trends and make accurate predictions, a more extensive and consistent collection of property crime data over a longer period would be necessary.
