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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Fishers, located in Indiana, has experienced significant population growth and changing property crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the city's population increased from 77,579 to 102,152, representing a 31.7% growth. During this same period, the total number of property crimes fluctuated, starting at 730 in 2010, peaking at 942 in 2015, and then decreasing to 772 in 2022, showing an overall increase of 5.8% over the 12-year span.
Burglary rates in the city have shown a notable decline over time. In 2010, there were 82 burglaries reported, which decreased to 39 in 2022, representing a 52.4% reduction. When adjusted for population growth, the burglary rate per 1,000 residents fell from 1.06 in 2010 to 0.38 in 2022, a 64% decrease. The city's share of state burglaries fluctuated, starting at 0.39% in 2010, dropping to a low of 0.18% in 2014, and then rising slightly to 0.35% by 2022. This trend suggests that the city has become relatively safer from burglaries compared to the state average over time.
Larceny theft, the most common property crime in the area, showed an overall increase. In 2010, there were 623 larceny thefts reported, which rose to 671 in 2022, a 7.7% increase. However, when accounting for population growth, the rate per 1,000 residents actually decreased from 8.03 in 2010 to 6.57 in 2022, an 18.2% reduction. The city's contribution to state larceny thefts grew from 0.82% in 2010 to 1.17% in 2022, indicating that while the rate per capita decreased, the city's share of state larceny thefts increased due to population growth.
Motor vehicle theft trends showed a significant increase over the period. In 2010, there were 25 reported cases, which rose to 62 in 2022, a 148% increase. The rate per 1,000 residents increased from 0.32 in 2010 to 0.61 in 2022, a 90.6% rise. The city's share of state motor vehicle thefts grew from 0.46% in 2010 to 0.63% in 2022, suggesting that this crime type has become a growing concern relative to state trends.
Arson cases in the city remained relatively low but fluctuated over the years. From 1 case in 2010 to 1 case in 2022, the absolute number remained unchanged. However, the rate per 1,000 residents decreased slightly from 0.013 to 0.0098 due to population growth. The city's share of state arsons varied significantly, from 0.16% in 2010 to a peak of 2.73% in 2019, before settling at 0.18% in 2022.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a strong inverse relationship between median income and property crime rates. As the median income rose from $95,590 in 2013 to $125,159 in 2022, an increase of 30.9%, the overall property crime rate per 1,000 residents decreased from 9.65 to 7.56, a 21.7% reduction. This suggests that rising incomes may contribute to lower property crime rates.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), we anticipate a continued gradual decrease in overall property crime rates. Burglary rates are expected to stabilize at around 0.35 per 1,000 residents. Larceny theft may continue to decrease slightly to about 6 per 1,000 residents. Motor vehicle theft rates might plateau at around 0.65 per 1,000 residents. Arson cases are predicted to remain low but could fluctuate between 0 to 3 cases annually.
In summary, Fishers has demonstrated resilience in managing property crime despite rapid population growth. The significant decrease in burglary rates, coupled with the relatively stable larceny theft rates when adjusted for population, indicates improved community safety measures. However, the rise in motor vehicle thefts presents an area for focused attention. The strong correlation between rising median incomes and decreasing crime rates suggests that economic prosperity plays a crucial role in community safety. As the city continues to grow, maintaining this balance between economic development and crime prevention will be key to ensuring a safe and thriving community.