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Pineville, Missouri: A Decade of Near-Zero Property Crime
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Crime
DATA
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Pineville, located in Missouri, presents an interesting case study in property crime trends. Over the period from 2011 to 2020, the city reported minimal property crime activity, with only one year, 2014, showing any recorded incidents. During this same timeframe, the population fluctuated, starting at 2,400 in 2011 and ending at 2,648.5 in 2020, representing a 10.35% increase.
The burglary trend in the city is particularly noteworthy. In 2014, the only year with reported property crime data, there were 3 burglaries, which constituted 0.01% of the state's total burglaries. This translates to a rate of approximately 1.28 burglaries per 1,000 residents, based on the population of 2,336 that year. Interestingly, this single year of reported burglaries stands out against a backdrop of zero reported incidents in all other years from 2011 to 2020. The sudden appearance and subsequent disappearance of burglary reports raise questions about potential changes in reporting practices or localized factors that may have influenced this isolated spike.
Regarding larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson, the data shows no reported incidents across the entire period from 2011 to 2020. This consistent zero-incident trend for these categories suggests either an exceptionally low crime rate in these areas or potential underreporting issues.
The lack of variation in property crime data makes it challenging to draw meaningful correlations with other demographic factors. However, it's worth noting that during this period, the city experienced some significant demographic changes. The median income increased from $44,499 in 2013 to $61,400.5 in 2020, a 38% rise. Concurrently, the percentage of owner-occupied housing decreased from 72% in 2013 to 67% in 2020. The racial composition also shifted, with the white population decreasing from 94% in 2013 to 80% in 2020, while the proportion of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 2% to 16% over the same period.
Given the limited historical data on property crimes, predicting future trends is speculative. However, if we assume the 2014 burglary incident was an anomaly and the overall trend of minimal reported property crime continues, we might expect to see very low crime rates persisting through 2029. This projection should be considered with caution due to the lack of consistent historical data.
In conclusion, Pineville's property crime data from 2011 to 2020 shows an unusually low incidence rate, with only one year reporting any property crimes. While this could indicate an exceptionally safe community, it also underscores the importance of consistent and accurate crime reporting. The city's changing demographics, particularly in terms of income and racial composition, provide an interesting backdrop to these crime statistics, though direct correlations cannot be established due to the limited crime data.
