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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Nashville, Arkansas, a small city with a population of 6,161 in 2022, has experienced fluctuating violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes increased by 33.33%, from 12 to 16 incidents. During this same period, the population decreased by 2.02%, from 6,288 to 6,161 residents.
Murder rates in the city have remained exceptionally low, with only two reported cases over the 13-year period. These occurred in 2014 and 2017, each representing 0.87% and 0.52% of the state's total murders, respectively. The murder rate per 1,000 people was 0.15 in 2014 and 0.15 in 2017. Given the rarity of these events, it's challenging to establish a meaningful trend or relationship to population changes.
Rape incidents have shown considerable variation over time. The number of reported rapes decreased from 5 in 2010 to 4 in 2022, a 20% decrease. However, there were significant fluctuations, with a peak of 13 cases in 2019. The rape rate per 1,000 people decreased from 0.79 in 2010 to 0.65 in 2022. The percentage of state rape cases attributable to the city fluctuated between 0% (2013) and 0.84% (2019), ending at 0.25% in 2022. This volatility suggests localized factors may be influencing these numbers rather than broader trends.
Robbery incidents have been infrequent, with many years reporting zero cases. The city saw an increase from 0 robberies in 2010 to 2 in 2022. The robbery rate per 1,000 people increased from 0 to 0.32 over this period. The percentage of state robberies occurring in the city rose from 0% to 0.18% by 2022, indicating a slight uptick in the city's contribution to state robbery figures.
Aggravated assault cases increased from 7 in 2010 to 10 in 2022, a 42.86% rise. The rate per 1,000 people grew from 1.11 to 1.62. The city's share of state aggravated assaults fluctuated, peaking at 0.22% in 2012 and ending at 0.09% in 2022. This suggests that while local aggravated assault rates have increased, they haven't grown as rapidly as the state average.
There appears to be a correlation between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density decreased from 1,149 people per square mile in 2010 to 1,126 in 2022, the overall violent crime rate increased. This counterintuitive relationship might suggest that other factors, such as economic conditions or local policies, are having a more significant impact on crime rates than population density alone.
The racial demographics of the city have shifted over time, with the white population decreasing from 58% in 2013 to 46% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 16% to 24% during the same period. The black population remained relatively stable at around 26-27%. These demographic changes coincide with the overall increase in violent crime, though a direct causal relationship cannot be established without further analysis.
Applying predictive models based on the available data, it's projected that violent crime rates may continue to fluctuate but with a slight upward trend over the next five years. By 2029, the city could potentially see around 20-25 violent crime incidents annually if current trends persist.
In conclusion, Nashville, Arkansas has experienced a complex evolution of violent crime patterns over the past decade. While some categories like murder remain rare, others such as aggravated assault have seen notable increases. The city's changing demographics and decreasing population density appear to be intertwined with these crime trends, though the exact nature of these relationships requires further investigation. As the community looks to the future, addressing the root causes of violent crime and implementing targeted prevention strategies will be crucial in maintaining public safety and quality of life for its residents.