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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Berry Hill, located in Tennessee, has experienced significant changes in property crime rates and population over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of property crimes increased by 39.34%, from 61 to 85 incidents. During the same period, the population grew substantially by 55.62%, from 3,754 to 5,842 residents, indicating a complex relationship between crime rates and population growth.
Burglary trends in the city have shown considerable fluctuation. In 2010, there were 9 burglaries, which remained stable until 2013 before declining to 4 in 2014. However, burglaries saw a sharp increase to 28 in 2020, followed by a decrease to 9 in 2022. When adjusted for population, the burglary rate per 1,000 people decreased from 2.40 in 2010 to 1.54 in 2022, despite the spike in 2020. The city's share of state burglaries increased from 0.02% in 2010 to 0.07% in 2022, peaking at 0.19% in 2020 and 2021. This suggests that while raw numbers fluctuated, the city's burglary rate relative to its population has generally improved, though its contribution to state totals has increased.
Larceny theft incidents have shown an overall upward trend. In 2010, there were 52 larceny thefts, which increased to 73 in 2022, peaking at 114 in 2020. The rate per 1,000 people, however, decreased from 13.85 in 2010 to 12.50 in 2022, indicating that population growth outpaced the increase in larceny thefts. The city's contribution to state larceny theft incidents rose from 0.04% in 2010 to 0.10% in 2022, suggesting a growing share of state larceny thefts occurring in the city.
Motor vehicle theft in the city has remained relatively low but variable. From 0 incidents in 2010, it increased to 3 in 2022, with a peak of 12 in 2021. The rate per 1,000 people in 2022 was 0.51, up from 0 in 2010. The city's share of state motor vehicle thefts increased from 0% in 2010 to 0.02% in 2022, with a notable spike to 0.10% in 2021. This indicates that while motor vehicle theft remains a minor issue, it has become more prevalent in recent years.
Arson incidents have been rare in the city, with only two reported cases in the dataset: one in 2012 and one in 2021. The arson rate per 1,000 people was 0.25 in 2012 and 0.18 in 2021. The city's contribution to state arson cases was 0.12% in 2012 and 0.17% in 2021, indicating that when arson does occur, it represents a significant portion of state totals due to the city's small size.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a strong relationship between population density and property crime rates. As population density increased from 4,144 per square mile in 2010 to 6,449 in 2022, total property crimes also generally increased. However, the relationship is not linear, as crime rates fluctuated year to year. Median income shows a moderate correlation with property crime trends, with both increasing over time. As median income rose from $50,593 in 2013 to $77,791 in 2022, property crimes also tended to increase, though not consistently.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends, we can expect a continuation of the recent downward trend in total property crimes. Extrapolating from the decrease observed from 2020 to 2022, we might anticipate approximately 70-75 property crimes annually by 2029, five years from now. This projection assumes that current demographic and economic trends continue and that no significant policy changes or external factors dramatically alter the city's crime landscape.
In summary, Berry Hill has experienced a complex evolution of property crime rates against a backdrop of rapid population growth. While raw numbers of certain crimes have increased, population-adjusted rates for some categories have improved. The city's contribution to state crime totals has generally increased, reflecting its growing importance within Tennessee's urban landscape. These trends underscore the need for continued vigilance and adaptive crime prevention strategies as the city continues to develop and change.