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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Maysville, located in Missouri, presents an interesting case study in property crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2018, the city experienced fluctuations in total property crimes, with a peak of 9 incidents in 2012 and a low of 0 in 2010 and 2015. Over this period, the population decreased from 1,455 in 2010 to 1,028 in 2022, representing a 29.3% decline.
Burglary trends in the city have been sporadic. The highest number of burglaries occurred in 2012 with 3 incidents, representing 0.01% of the state's total. In terms of per capita rates, this equated to approximately 2.04 burglaries per 1,000 residents. However, in several years (2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2016), no burglaries were reported. The inconsistent nature of burglary occurrences suggests that these events may be isolated incidents rather than part of a broader trend.
Larceny-theft has been the most consistently reported property crime in the city. The highest number of larceny-thefts was recorded in 2012 with 6 incidents, which represented 0.01% of the state's total. This translates to approximately 4.08 larceny-thefts per 1,000 residents. The larceny-theft rate fluctuated over the years, with 5 incidents reported in 2011, 2014, and 2016. Despite the population decline, larceny-theft remained the most prevalent property crime, indicating persistent issues with petty theft in the community.
Motor vehicle theft has been virtually non-existent in the city throughout the reported period. From 2010 to 2018, no motor vehicle thefts were reported, except for a single incident in an unspecified year. This suggests that the city has been particularly successful in preventing this type of crime, or that residents may have effective deterrents in place.
Arson incidents in the city have been rare. Only one case of arson was reported in 2011, representing 0.11% of the state's total arson cases for that year. This isolated incident, occurring when the population was around 1,400, resulted in an arson rate of approximately 0.71 per 1,000 residents. The absence of arson cases in other years indicates that this was likely an anomalous event rather than part of a recurring pattern.
Examining correlations between property crime trends and demographic factors reveals some interesting patterns. As the population density decreased from 1,270 per square mile in 2010 to 897 in 2022, there was a general downward trend in property crimes. This suggests that the lower population density may have contributed to reduced opportunities for property crimes. However, the relationship is not strictly linear, as crime fluctuations occurred independently of population changes in some years.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029) suggests a potential stabilization or slight decrease in overall property crime rates. Based on the historical data and current trends, we might expect to see larceny-theft remaining the primary property crime concern, with an average of 3-4 incidents per year. Burglary rates are likely to remain low, with 0-1 incidents per year. Motor vehicle theft and arson are likely to remain rare occurrences, with possibly no incidents in most years.
In summary, Maysville has experienced a general decline in property crime rates concurrent with its population decrease. Larceny-theft emerges as the most persistent issue, while other forms of property crime remain infrequent. The city's relatively low and decreasing crime rates, despite economic fluctuations, suggest a resilient community with effective crime prevention measures. Moving forward, maintaining vigilance against larceny-theft while continuing successful strategies against other property crimes will be crucial for sustaining the positive trends observed in Maysville.