Motor vehicle theft in Linden fluctuated over the years but showed an overall decrease. From 2 incidents in 2010, it dropped to 1 in 2022, a 50% reduction. The rate per 1,000 people remained relatively stable, changing from 0.34 in 2010 to 0.22 in 2022. The city's contribution to state-wide motor vehicle theft statistics was minimal, peaking at 0.01% in some years and dropping to 0% by 2022. This suggests that motor vehicle theft has not been a significant issue for the city compared to other property crimes.

Arson cases in Linden were rare, with only two reported incidents over the 13-year period – one in 2016 and another in 2020. The rate per 1,000 people for these years was 0.20 and 0.22, respectively. The city's contribution to state-wide arson statistics was notable in these years, reaching 0.04% in 2016 and 0.05% in 2020. The infrequency of arson cases makes it difficult to establish a clear trend, but it does not appear to be a persistent problem for the city.

Examining correlations between property crime trends and demographic factors reveals some interesting patterns. As the population density decreased from 1,687 per square mile in 2010 to 1,275 in 2022, there was a corresponding decline in overall property crime rates. This suggests that lower population density may be associated with reduced property crime incidence. Additionally, the median income increased from $31,053 in 2013 to $46,416 in 2022, coinciding with the decline in property crime rates, indicating a possible inverse relationship between income levels and property crime.

Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029) suggests a continued gradual decline in overall property crime rates. Based on the current trends, we can expect burglaries and larceny-theft to potentially decrease further, while motor vehicle theft and arson rates are likely to remain low and sporadic.

The analysis of property crime trends in Linden reveals a consistent decline across all categories over the past decade. This reduction in crime rates, coupled with demographic changes such as decreasing population density and increasing median income, paints a picture of a city experiencing positive changes in public safety. The most significant improvements were seen in burglary and larceny-theft rates, while motor vehicle theft and arson remained relatively low throughout the period. As Linden continues to evolve, maintaining these positive trends in property crime reduction will be crucial for the community's overall well-being and quality of life.