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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Richmond, Missouri, presents an intriguing case study in property crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2020, the city experienced fluctuations in total property crimes, with a notable decrease from 214 incidents in 2010 to 213 in 2020, representing a slight 0.47% decline. During this same period, the population grew from 6,533 in 2010 to 6,626 in 2020, an increase of 1.42%.
Burglary trends in the city have shown significant variability. In 2010, there were 33 burglaries, which peaked at 60 in 2011, before gradually declining to 42 in 2020. This represents a 27.27% increase over the decade. When adjusted for population, the burglary rate per 1,000 people increased from 5.05 in 2010 to 6.34 in 2020. Notably, the city's share of state burglaries rose from 0.1% in 2010 to 0.26% in 2020, indicating a growing contribution to statewide burglary statistics despite the city's small size.
Larceny theft, the most common property crime in the city, saw an overall decrease from 176 incidents in 2010 to 153 in 2020, a 13.07% reduction. However, the rate per 1,000 people decreased only slightly from 26.94 in 2010 to 23.09 in 2020, due to population growth. The city's share of state larceny thefts increased from 0.15% to 0.18% over the decade, suggesting a relatively stable contribution to state totals.
Motor vehicle theft experienced a significant increase, from 5 incidents in 2010 to 18 in 2020, a 260% rise. The rate per 1,000 people jumped from 0.77 to 2.72. More strikingly, the city's share of state motor vehicle thefts increased from 0.04% to 0.1%, indicating a disproportionate growth compared to state trends.
Arson cases in the city have been sporadic, with 4 incidents in 2010, decreasing to 0 in 2020. The rate per 1,000 people dropped from 0.61 to 0. The city's share of state arsons fluctuated, peaking at 0.52% in 2017 before falling to 0% in 2020.
Examining correlations, a strong inverse relationship is observed between property crime rates and median income. As median income rose from $38,641 in 2013 to $64,154 in 2020, total property crimes decreased from 280 to 213. This suggests that improving economic conditions may have contributed to reduced property crime rates.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends for the next seven years (until 2029, presented as five years from now), we anticipate a continued gradual decrease in overall property crimes. Burglaries are expected to stabilize around 40 incidents annually, while larceny thefts may further decrease to approximately 140 cases per year. Motor vehicle thefts, however, are projected to continue their upward trend, potentially reaching 25-30 incidents annually. Arson cases are expected to remain low, with occasional incidents not exceeding 2-3 per year.
In summary, Richmond has shown resilience in managing property crime despite population growth. The most significant improvements have been in larceny theft reduction, while motor vehicle theft emerges as an area of growing concern. The inverse correlation between rising median income and declining property crime rates suggests that continued economic development could be a key factor in further reducing property crime in Richmond.