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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Trafford, Alabama, is a small community with a population of 1,489 as of 2022. An analysis of violent crime trends in this city reveals a unique situation: there were no reported violent crimes in either 2010 or 2022, the only years for which data is available. This absence of violent crime is particularly noteworthy given the population growth from 1,584 in 2010 to 1,489 in 2022, representing a slight decrease of 6% over this period.
The data shows zero incidents of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter in both 2010 and 2022. Consequently, the murder rate per 1,000 people remained at 0 throughout this period. The percentage of state crime for this category also stayed at 0%, indicating that Trafford did not contribute to Alabama's murder statistics in these years.
Similarly, there were no reported cases of rape in either 2010 or 2022. The rape rate per 1,000 people and the percentage of state crime for rape both remained at 0. This suggests that the city has maintained a safe environment for its residents in this regard, despite fluctuations in population.
Robbery incidents were also non-existent in both 2010 and 2022. The robbery rate per 1,000 people and the percentage of state crime for robbery remained at 0. This consistent absence of robberies speaks to the overall safety of the community throughout the observed period.
Aggravated assault cases followed the same pattern, with no reported incidents in either 2010 or 2022. The aggravated assault rate per 1,000 people and the percentage of state crime for this category both remained at 0. This indicates a consistently low level of violent confrontations in the city.
Given the absence of violent crimes, it's challenging to draw correlations between crime trends and other factors such as population density, median income, ownership percentages, or race distribution. However, it's worth noting that the city's population density decreased slightly from 577 people per square mile in 2010 to 542 in 2022, which could potentially contribute to the maintenance of a low-crime environment.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029) is challenging due to the limited data points and the consistent absence of reported violent crimes. However, if the current trend continues, it's reasonable to predict that Trafford may maintain its zero violent crime rate in the coming years, assuming no significant changes in socioeconomic factors or law enforcement practices.
In summary, Trafford presents a remarkable case of a community with no reported violent crimes in the years for which data is available. This consistently safe environment, maintained despite minor population fluctuations, sets Trafford apart as a potentially model community for crime prevention and public safety. The challenge for the future will be to maintain this exemplary record as the city continues to evolve.