Motor vehicle theft and arson rates remained at zero for both 2016 and 2017, accounting for 0% of the state's totals in these categories. This consistently low rate suggests effective prevention measures or possibly a lack of opportunity for these types of crimes in the small community.

When examining correlations, there appears to be a notable inverse relationship between property crime rates and population growth. As the population increased from 1,541 in 2016 to 1,580 in 2017, total property crimes decreased from 5 to 1. This could indicate that population growth brought increased community engagement or resources for crime prevention.

Applying predictive models based on the limited data available, we can cautiously forecast that property crime rates may continue to remain low or potentially decrease further over the next five years (up to 2029). However, this prediction should be taken with caution due to the limited historical data and the small number of incidents involved.

In summary, Nortonville has demonstrated a remarkable improvement in property crime statistics from 2016 to 2017, with significant reductions in burglary and larceny-theft, and continued absence of motor vehicle theft and arson. These trends, coupled with population growth, suggest a community that has become increasingly safe and vigilant against property crimes. The city's ability to maintain such low crime rates while growing in population is a positive indicator for its future development and quality of life for residents.