Loading Content...
Property Crime Trends in Glenwood, Georgia: A Study of Fluctuations in a Growing Small Urban Area
CATEGORY
Crime
DATA
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Loading Content...
Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Glenwood, Georgia, is a small urban area with a population that has fluctuated over the years, reaching 2,651 residents in 2022. An analysis of property crime trends in this city reveals some interesting patterns, though the available data is limited to only a few years between 2011 and 2016.
The total number of property crimes reported in Glenwood shows significant variation. In 2011 and 2014, there were no reported property crimes. However, in 2013, the city experienced 4 property crimes, which then dropped back to zero in 2016. This fluctuation occurred while the population grew from 2,273 in 2011 to 2,673 in 2016, representing a 17.6% increase over this period.
Regarding burglary trends, the data shows no reported burglaries in any of the years for which information is available (2011, 2013, 2014, and 2016). This consistent absence of burglaries suggests a relatively secure environment for residents and businesses in the city, despite the population growth during this period.
Larceny-theft incidents were reported only in 2013, with 2 cases recorded. This translates to a rate of approximately 0.96 incidents per 1,000 people, based on the city's 2013 population of 2,092. In all other reported years (2011, 2014, and 2016), there were no larceny-theft incidents, indicating an overall low occurrence of this crime type in the city.
Motor vehicle theft showed a similar pattern to larceny-theft, with 2 incidents reported in 2013, equating to about 0.96 incidents per 1,000 people. Notably, these thefts represented 0.02% of the state's motor vehicle theft cases that year. In 2011, 2014, and 2016, no motor vehicle thefts were reported, suggesting that this crime type is relatively rare in the city.
The data shows no reported cases of arson in Glenwood for any of the years provided (2011, 2013, 2014, and 2016). This consistent absence of arson cases indicates a positive trend for public safety and property protection in the area.
When examining potential correlations between property crime trends and other socioeconomic factors, no strong correlations can be confidently established due to the limited and sporadic nature of the crime data. The fluctuations in property crime do not appear to have a clear relationship with the changes in population density, median income, or homeownership rates during the period for which data is available.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029) is challenging due to the limited historical data. However, based on the overall low crime rates and the absence of reported crimes in most years, it's reasonable to project that property crime rates in Glenwood will likely remain low, barring any significant changes in local conditions or broader regional trends.
In summary, the most important discovery from this analysis is that Glenwood appears to have maintained very low property crime rates despite population growth. The sporadic nature of reported crimes, with only one year (2013) showing any significant activity, suggests that the city has been successful in maintaining a safe environment for its residents. However, the limited data available makes it difficult to draw more comprehensive conclusions or identify long-term trends with certainty.
