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Laurel Park's Exceptionally Low Violent Crime Trends: A North Carolina Anomaly
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Crime
DATA
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Laurel Park, located in North Carolina, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends. Over the years from 2011 to 2017, the city experienced minimal violent crime incidents, with a total of only 3 reported cases across this period. This low crime rate is particularly noteworthy given the population fluctuations, which saw a decrease from 3,358 in 2011 to 3,056 in 2017, representing a 9% decline.
The murder rate in the city has remained consistently at zero throughout the reported period from 2011 to 2017. This statistic is remarkable, especially considering the population changes. The absence of murders translates to a rate of 0 per 1,000 people, which has been maintained despite population fluctuations. Furthermore, the city has consistently accounted for 0% of the state's murder cases, indicating a significantly safer environment compared to other areas in North Carolina.
Robbery trends in the city show some variation over the years. There were no reported robberies in 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2016. However, single incidents were reported in 2013, 2015, and 2017. In 2013, when the population was 3,253, the robbery rate was approximately 0.31 per 1,000 people. This increased slightly to 0.33 per 1,000 people in 2015 when the population had decreased to 3,023. In 2017, with a population of 3,056, the rate remained at about 0.33 per 1,000 people. Despite these occasional incidents, the city's contribution to the state's robbery cases remained minimal, ranging from 0% in most years to a maximum of 0.02% in 2015 and 2017.
Aggravated assault data shows minimal occurrences in the city. From 2011 to 2016, there were no reported cases of aggravated assault. However, in 2017, one case was reported. With the 2017 population at 3,056, this translates to a rate of approximately 0.33 per 1,000 people. The city's contribution to the state's aggravated assault cases in 2017 was 0.01%, indicating that this incident was an anomaly rather than part of a broader trend.
When examining correlations between violent crime and other factors, the most notable relationship appears to be with population density. As the population density decreased from 1,198 people per square mile in 2011 to 1,091 in 2017, there was a slight increase in reported violent crimes. However, this correlation is weak given the extremely low number of incidents overall.
Predicting future trends based on such limited data is challenging. However, if current patterns persist, it's reasonable to forecast that Laurel Park will continue to experience very low rates of violent crime through 2029. The city may see occasional isolated incidents, particularly in categories like robbery or aggravated assault, but these are likely to remain rare events rather than indicative of a growing trend.
In conclusion, Laurel Park stands out as a community with exceptionally low violent crime rates. Despite minor fluctuations in population and density, the city has maintained a consistently safe environment with minimal violent incidents. This trend suggests that local factors, possibly including community engagement, effective law enforcement, or socioeconomic stability, are contributing to the maintenance of a secure living environment for its residents.
