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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Niagara, Wisconsin, a small community with a population of 2,144 in 2022, has experienced fluctuating property crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of property crimes decreased by 68.97%, from 29 incidents to 9. During this same period, the population remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly by 1.08% from 2,123 to 2,144 residents.
Burglary trends in the city have shown a significant decline over the years. In 2010, there were 11 burglaries reported, which dropped to zero by 2022. This represents a 100% decrease in burglary incidents. When considering the population, the burglary rate per 1,000 people fell from 5.18 in 2010 to 0 in 2022. The city's contribution to state burglary statistics also decreased, from 0.06% in 2010 to 0% in 2022. This substantial reduction in burglaries suggests improved home security measures or more effective law enforcement strategies in the community.
Larceny-theft incidents have also decreased, though less dramatically than burglaries. In 2010, there were 18 larceny-theft cases, which reduced to 7 by 2022, marking a 61.11% decrease. The rate per 1,000 people dropped from 8.48 in 2010 to 3.27 in 2022. The city's share of state larceny-theft incidents remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0.01% and 0.03% throughout the period. This consistent, low percentage indicates that larceny-theft in the city has not been a significant contributor to state-wide statistics.
Motor vehicle theft trends have been erratic but generally low. The highest number of incidents was 6 in 2012, while many years, including 2022, saw zero or one incident. In 2022, there were 2 reported cases, representing a rate of 0.93 per 1,000 people. The city's contribution to state motor vehicle theft statistics has been minimal, never exceeding 0.09% and often at 0% or 0.01%. This suggests that motor vehicle theft is not a prevalent issue in the community.
Arson incidents have been consistently reported as zero throughout the entire period from 2010 to 2022. This absence of arson cases indicates that it is not a significant concern for the city and has no impact on state-wide arson statistics.
There appears to be a moderate correlation between the decrease in property crimes and the increase in median income. As the median income rose from $40,478 in 2013 to $56,433 in 2022, a 39.42% increase, the total property crimes decreased. This could suggest that improved economic conditions might contribute to lower property crime rates.
Applying predictive models based on the historical data, it's projected that property crime rates will continue to remain low or potentially decrease slightly over the next five years (up to 2029). The total number of property crimes is expected to stabilize around 5-8 incidents annually, with larceny-theft likely remaining the most common type of property crime.
In summary, Niagara has experienced a significant overall reduction in property crimes from 2010 to 2022, with burglaries showing the most dramatic decrease. The stable, low rates of motor vehicle theft and the consistent absence of arson cases paint a picture of a community with improving safety metrics. The correlation between rising median income and declining property crime rates suggests that economic factors may play a role in the city's crime trends. As the community moves forward, maintaining these positive trends will likely be a priority for local law enforcement and city officials.