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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Silverhill, Alabama has experienced significant population growth and fluctuations in violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes in Silverhill fluctuated, with a peak of 5 incidents in 2012 and a recent count of 3 in 2022. This represents a 200% increase from 2010 to 2022. During the same period, the population grew substantially from 3,087 in 2010 to 5,238 in 2022, marking a 69.7% increase.
Murder trends in the city have remained consistently at zero from 2010 to 2022, with no reported cases throughout this period. This stability in the murder rate, despite population growth, suggests an effective maintenance of public safety in this aspect of violent crime.
Rape incidents in Silverhill also show no reported cases from 2010 to 2022. The consistent absence of reported rapes, even as the population increased, indicates a positive trend in this category of violent crime.
Robbery trends in the city remained at zero for most years, with only one incident reported in 2016. This single occurrence translates to a rate of 0.27 robberies per 1,000 people in 2016, and it accounted for 0.03% of the state's robberies that year. The overall low incidence of robbery, despite population growth, suggests effective crime prevention strategies in this area.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent form of violent crime in Silverhill. The number of incidents varied over the years, with notable changes in 2010 (1 incident, 0.32 per 1,000 people), 2012 (5 incidents, 1.38 per 1,000 people), 2015-2016 (4 incidents, 1.09 and 1.10 per 1,000 people respectively), and 2022 (3 incidents, 0.57 per 1,000 people). The percentage of state aggravated assaults attributed to Silverhill ranged from 0.02% in 2010 to 0.05% in 2012, settling at 0.03% in 2022. Despite population growth, the rate of aggravated assaults per 1,000 people has generally decreased since 2012, indicating an improving trend in public safety.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a moderate inverse relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As population density increased from 2,458 per square mile in 2010 to 4,171 in 2022, the violent crime rate per capita generally decreased. This suggests that the city has managed to maintain or improve safety measures despite growing denser.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends, if current patterns continue, we can expect the number of violent crimes to remain relatively stable or slightly decrease over the next five years (up to 2029). The city may see between 2 to 4 violent crimes annually, with aggravated assault likely remaining the most common type.
The most important discoveries in Silverhill's violent crime trends include the consistent absence of murders and rapes, the extremely low incidence of robberies, and the fluctuating but generally decreasing rate of aggravated assaults relative to population growth. These trends suggest that Silverhill has maintained a relatively safe environment despite significant population growth. The inverse relationship between population density and crime rates is particularly noteworthy, indicating effective community policing and crime prevention strategies as the city has grown. As Silverhill continues to expand, maintaining these positive trends will be crucial for ensuring the long-term safety and well-being of its residents.