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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
McFarland, located in California, presents an intriguing case study in violent crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with 64 incidents reported in 2010 and 81 in 2022, representing a 26.56% increase. During this same period, the population grew from 13,163 in 2010 to 15,073 in 2022, a 14.51% increase.
The murder rate in the city has shown notable variability. In 2010, there was 1 murder, which decreased to 0 in 2011 and 2012, but then rose again with 3 murders reported in 2022. This translates to a murder rate per 1,000 people increasing from 0.076 in 2010 to 0.199 in 2022. The city's percentage of state murders also increased significantly, from 0.07% in 2010 to 0.17% in 2022, indicating that the murder rate grew faster than the state average.
Rape incidents have shown a concerning upward trend. From 2 reported cases in 2010, the number rose to 10 in 2022, a 400% increase. The rape rate per 1,000 people increased from 0.152 in 2010 to 0.663 in 2022. The city's share of state rape cases also grew from 0.03% to 0.08% over this period, suggesting a disproportionate increase compared to state levels.
Robbery trends have been more volatile. There were 8 robberies in 2010, which peaked at 18 in 2013, before decreasing to 13 in 2022. The robbery rate per 1,000 people slightly increased from 0.608 in 2010 to 0.862 in 2022. The city's percentage of state robberies fluctuated but overall increased from 0.02% to 0.03%, indicating a slight rise in the city's contribution to state robbery statistics.
Aggravated assault cases have shown a modest increase. In 2010, there were 53 cases, which rose to 55 in 2022, a 3.77% increase. However, when considering population growth, the rate per 1,000 people actually decreased slightly from 4.026 in 2010 to 3.649 in 2022. The city's share of state aggravated assaults remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally from 0.07% to 0.05%.
A strong correlation exists between the increase in violent crimes and population growth. As the population density increased from 4,328 per square mile in 2010 to 4,957 in 2022, violent crimes also trended upward. There's also a notable correlation between the rise in violent crimes and the slight decrease in the Hispanic population percentage, which fell from 94% in 2019 to 91% in 2022.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends, we anticipate a continued increase in overall violent crimes. By 2029, the total number of violent crimes is projected to reach approximately 95-100 incidents annually, assuming current trends persist and no significant interventions are implemented.
In summary, McFarland has experienced a concerning increase in violent crimes, particularly in murders and rapes, outpacing its population growth. The city's contribution to state crime statistics has grown in several categories, suggesting a need for targeted crime prevention strategies. The correlation between demographic shifts and crime rates underscores the complex interplay of social factors influencing public safety in this evolving urban environment.