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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Princeton, located in North Carolina, presents an interesting case study in property crime trends. From 2019 to 2020, the total number of property crimes decreased from 16 to 12, marking a 25% reduction. During this same period, the population increased from 3,650 to 3,997.5, representing a growth of 9.5%.
Burglary incidents in the city showed a significant decrease, dropping from 4 cases in 2019 to just 1 case in 2020, representing a 75% reduction. When considering population trends, the burglary rate per 1,000 residents decreased from 1.10 in 2019 to 0.25 in 2020. The city's share of state burglaries also declined, from 0.02% in 2019 to 0% in 2020. This substantial reduction in burglaries suggests improved security measures or increased community vigilance.
Larceny-theft remained the most prevalent property crime in the city, with 11 cases reported in both 2019 and 2020. However, due to population growth, the rate per 1,000 residents actually decreased slightly from 3.01 in 2019 to 2.75 in 2020. The city's contribution to state larceny-theft statistics remained constant at 0.01% during this period. The stability of larceny-theft cases despite population growth indicates a relative improvement in this area of property crime.
Motor vehicle theft showed a positive trend, with cases dropping from 1 in 2019 to 0 in 2020. This resulted in a reduction of the rate per 1,000 residents from 0.27 to 0, and the city's share of state motor vehicle thefts decreased from 0.01% to 0%. The complete elimination of reported motor vehicle thefts in 2020 is a notable achievement for the city's law enforcement and community.
Arson cases remained at zero for both 2019 and 2020, with the city maintaining a 0% contribution to state arson statistics. This consistent absence of arson cases speaks positively of the city's fire safety and prevention measures.
When examining correlations, a notable relationship emerges between property crime trends and median income. As the median income increased from $51,201 in 2019 to $60,365.5 in 2020, there was a corresponding decrease in overall property crimes. This suggests that improved economic conditions may contribute to reduced property crime rates.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), we can anticipate a continued decline in overall property crimes if current economic and demographic trends persist. The city may see burglary rates stabilize at very low levels, while larceny-theft could potentially decrease further as community awareness and preventive measures improve. Motor vehicle theft is likely to remain rare or non-existent, and arson cases are expected to stay at zero.
In summary, Princeton has demonstrated a positive trajectory in property crime reduction, particularly in burglary and motor vehicle theft. The stability in larceny-theft cases, despite population growth, and the consistent absence of arson indicate a community that is becoming increasingly secure. The correlation between rising median income and decreasing property crime rates suggests that continued economic growth could further enhance public safety in the coming years.