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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Granite Quarry, located in North Carolina, has experienced notable changes in its violent crime rates alongside significant population growth over the past decade. From 2011 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes decreased from 10 to 6, representing a 40% reduction. During this same period, the population grew substantially from 7,004 to 9,278, an increase of approximately 32.5%.
In the realm of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, the city has maintained a consistent record of zero incidents in both 2011 and 2022. This stability is particularly noteworthy given the population growth, resulting in a murder rate that remains at 0 per 1,000 residents. The percentage of state crime for this category also remains at 0%, indicating that the city has not contributed to the state's murder statistics during the observed period.
Rape incidents in the city show a significant decrease, dropping from 2 cases in 2011 to 0 in 2022. This represents a 100% reduction in reported rapes. When considering the population increase, the rape rate per 1,000 residents decreased from approximately 0.29 in 2011 to 0 in 2022. The city's contribution to the state's rape statistics also decreased from 0.17% to 0%, reflecting an improvement in this area of violent crime relative to the rest of North Carolina.
Robbery statistics mirror the trend seen in murder cases, with zero incidents reported in both 2011 and 2022. This consistency, despite population growth, translates to a robbery rate of 0 per 1,000 residents throughout the period. The city's share of state robbery incidents remains at 0%, indicating no impact on state-level robbery statistics.
Aggravated assault cases show a slight decrease from 8 in 2011 to 6 in 2022, a 25% reduction. When adjusted for population growth, the rate of aggravated assaults per 1,000 residents decreased from approximately 1.14 in 2011 to 0.65 in 2022. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault statistics decreased marginally from 0.06% to 0.02%, suggesting a relative improvement in this crime category compared to state trends.
Examining correlations between violent crime trends and demographic factors reveals interesting patterns. The reduction in violent crimes coincides with an increase in population density, which grew from 2,399 people per square mile in 2011 to 3,178 in 2022. Additionally, there's a notable correlation with changes in racial distribution. The percentage of white residents decreased slightly from 89% in 2014 (the earliest year with complete racial data) to 85% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 2% to 10% during the same period. These demographic shifts occurred alongside the overall reduction in violent crimes, suggesting a possible relationship between changing community composition and crime rates.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), based on current trajectories, we might expect the following: The overall violent crime rate is likely to continue its downward trend, potentially reaching around 4-5 incidents per year by 2029. Murder and robbery rates are expected to remain at or near zero, maintaining the city's positive record in these categories. Rape incidents may fluctuate but are likely to remain very low, possibly between 0-1 cases per year. Aggravated assaults might see a further slight decrease to around 4-5 incidents annually.
In summary, Granite Quarry has demonstrated a positive trend in violent crime reduction despite significant population growth. The most notable improvements are in rape and aggravated assault categories, while murder and robbery rates have remained consistently low. These trends, coupled with demographic changes, suggest a evolving community dynamic that appears to be conducive to lower crime rates. As the city continues to grow and diversify, maintaining these positive trends will be crucial for the safety and well-being of its residents.