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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Geronimo, located in Oklahoma, presents an interesting case study in property crime trends. From 2021 to 2022, the total number of property crimes decreased from 12 to 8, representing a 33.33% reduction. During this same period, the population grew from 1,472 to 1,545, a 4.96% increase.
Burglary incidents in the city showed a slight increase from 2 cases in 2021 to 3 cases in 2022, representing a 50% rise. When adjusted for population, the burglary rate went from 1.36 per 1,000 people in 2021 to 1.94 per 1,000 in 2022. Despite this increase, the city's contribution to state-wide burglary statistics remained relatively low, rising from 0.01% to 0.02% of the state total. This suggests that while burglaries increased locally, the city's impact on state-wide figures remained minimal.
Larceny-theft cases saw a significant decrease, dropping from 10 incidents in 2021 to 5 in 2022, a 50% reduction. The rate per 1,000 people decreased from 6.79 in 2021 to 3.24 in 2022. The city's contribution to state-wide larceny-theft statistics also decreased from 0.02% to 0.01%. This substantial decrease in larceny-theft cases, both in absolute numbers and relative to the population, indicates an improvement in this area of property crime.
Motor vehicle theft remained constant at zero incidents in both 2021 and 2022. Consequently, the rate per 1,000 people and the percentage contribution to state figures also remained at zero. This absence of motor vehicle thefts is a positive indicator for the city's property crime situation.
Similarly, arson cases were reported as zero in both years, with no change in the rate per 1,000 people or contribution to state figures. The consistent absence of arson cases suggests a stable situation regarding this specific type of property crime.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a notable relationship between property crime trends and home ownership rates. As the percentage of owner-occupied homes increased from 76% in 2021 to 77% in 2022, total property crimes decreased. This could suggest that higher rates of home ownership might contribute to lower property crime rates, possibly due to increased community investment and vigilance.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), we anticipate a continued decrease in overall property crime rates if current trends persist. The model suggests that by 2029, the total number of property crimes could potentially drop to around 5-6 incidents per year, assuming consistent population growth and stable socioeconomic factors.
In summary, Geronimo has shown a generally positive trend in property crime reduction from 2021 to 2022, with significant decreases in larceny-theft and stable (zero) rates for motor vehicle theft and arson. The slight increase in burglaries, while noteworthy, is offset by improvements in other areas. The correlation between increased home ownership and decreased property crime suggests that community stability may play a role in crime prevention. As the city continues to grow, maintaining these positive trends will be crucial for ensuring the safety and security of its residents.