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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Macon, Mississippi, presents an intriguing case study in violent crime trends. In 2010, the city reported a total of 30 violent crimes, with the population standing at 5,001. By 2022, the population had grown to 5,188, representing a 3.74% increase over this period.
The data available for violent crime in Macon is limited to 2010, which constrains our ability to analyze trends over time. However, we can examine the breakdown of violent crimes for that year and their relation to state percentages.
Regarding murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, the city reported zero incidents in 2010. This statistic represented 0% of the state's total for this category, indicating that Macon did not contribute to Mississippi's murder rate that year. The absence of murders in a city of over 5,000 residents is noteworthy and suggests a relatively safe environment in terms of the most severe form of violent crime.
Similarly, the data shows no reported rapes in Macon for 2010, again accounting for 0% of the state's total. This absence of reported rapes could indicate either a genuinely low incidence of this crime or potential underreporting issues, which would require further investigation to determine.
Robbery statistics for 2010 show 2 incidents in the city. This figure represented 0.09% of Mississippi's total robberies for that year. With a population of 5,001 in 2010, this translates to a rate of approximately 0.4 robberies per 1,000 residents, which is relatively low.
Aggravated assault was the most prevalent form of violent crime in Macon in 2010, with 28 reported incidents. This accounted for 1.37% of Mississippi's total aggravated assaults that year. The rate of aggravated assaults was approximately 5.6 per 1,000 residents, which is significant for a city of this size.
When examining correlations between violent crime and other factors, we observe that the city's population density increased from 1,305 people per square mile in 2010 to 1,354 in 2022. This 3.75% increase in density parallels the population growth. However, without more recent crime data, it's challenging to draw definitive correlations between density and crime rates.
The racial composition of Macon has seen notable changes. The Black population increased from 70% in 2013 to 81% in 2022, while the White population decreased from 28% to 18% over the same period. These demographic shifts could potentially influence crime dynamics, but more recent crime data would be needed to establish any clear correlations.
Predicting future crime trends without more recent data is speculative. However, if we assume the 2010 crime rates remained relatively stable, and factor in the population growth, we might expect to see a slight increase in the number of violent crimes by 2029. This projection should be treated with caution due to the limited data available.
In summary, Macon's 2010 violent crime data shows a predominance of aggravated assaults, with lower rates of robbery and no reported murders or rapes. The city's contribution to state crime percentages was most significant in aggravated assaults. While population and demographic changes have occurred since 2010, their impact on crime trends cannot be definitively assessed without more recent crime data. Macon's evolving demographics and moderate population growth suggest the need for ongoing monitoring of crime trends to ensure community safety and effective law enforcement strategies.