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Placerville's Violent Crime Trends: A Decade of Fluctuations and Improvements
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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
Placerville, located in California, has experienced notable fluctuations in violent crime rates over the past decade, set against a backdrop of modest population growth. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes decreased from 65 to 61, representing a 6.15% reduction. During this same period, the population increased from 15,236 to 16,181, a growth of 6.20%.
Examining murder trends, Placerville has maintained an exceptionally low rate, with most years reporting zero murders. The only exceptions were 2011 and 2022, each recording a single homicide. This translates to a rate of 0.06 murders per 1,000 residents in 2022, up from 0 in most previous years. The percentage of state murders attributable to Placerville remained negligible, reaching 0.07% in 2011 and 0.06% in 2022. These figures suggest that murder remains an infrequent occurrence in the city, with no discernible trend over time.
Rape incidents in the city have shown considerable variability. In 2010, there were 5 reported cases, which decreased to 2 in 2012. However, 2018 saw a significant spike with 17 reported rapes, followed by a sharp decline to 2 cases in 2019. By 2022, the number stood at 4 reported rapes. The rate per 1,000 residents fluctuated accordingly, peaking at 1.14 in 2018 and settling at 0.25 in 2022. The city's contribution to state rape cases varied, reaching a high of 0.13% in 2018 before dropping to 0.03% in 2022. This volatility suggests potential reporting or classification changes rather than a consistent trend.
Robbery incidents in Placerville have shown a general stability with some fluctuations. From 6 cases in 2010, the number rose to 10 in 2011, then varied between 2 and 9 cases in subsequent years, ending at 9 robberies in 2022. The rate per 1,000 residents ranged from 0.14 to 0.64, with 2022 showing 0.56 robberies per 1,000 people. The city's contribution to state robbery cases remained relatively constant, hovering around 0.02% throughout most of the period. This suggests that while robbery rates have fluctuated, they have generally kept pace with population growth.
Aggravated assault trends show a notable decrease over the years. From 54 cases in 2010, the number dropped to 12 in 2016, before rising again to 47 in 2022. The rate per 1,000 residents decreased from 3.54 in 2010 to 2.90 in 2022. The city's share of state aggravated assaults also declined, from 0.07% in 2010 to 0.05% in 2022. This overall downward trend, despite recent increases, suggests improved safety conditions in the city over the past decade.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a moderate inverse relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density increased from 2,608 per square mile in 2010 to 2,770 in 2022, the overall violent crime rate tended to decrease. Additionally, there seems to be a weak correlation between the percentage of white residents and violent crime rates, with both showing slight decreases over time.
Applying predictive models based on recent trends, it's projected that by 2029, Placerville may see a slight increase in violent crimes, potentially reaching around 70 incidents annually. This forecast assumes a continuation of current demographic and socioeconomic trends.
In summary, Placerville has experienced a general decline in violent crime rates over the past decade, particularly in aggravated assaults, while maintaining low rates of murder and robbery. The city's growth in population and density has not led to a proportional increase in violent crimes, suggesting improved safety measures or community factors contributing to crime reduction. However, the recent uptick in some crime categories and the projected increase for the next five years indicate a need for continued vigilance and proactive crime prevention strategies to maintain the overall positive trend in public safety.
