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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Brooklyn, Ohio, a small municipality of 4.28 square miles, has experienced notable changes in its violent crime landscape over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with a significant decrease from 32 incidents in 2010 to 8 in 2022, representing a 75% reduction. During this same period, the population remained relatively stable, growing slightly from 11,220 in 2010 to 11,259 in 2022, a modest increase of 0.35%.
The murder rate in the city has shown variability over the years. In 2010, there was one murder, representing 0.25% of the state's total. The city experienced no murders in several years, including 2011, 2013, 2015, and from 2018 to 2022. When murders did occur, they represented a significant percentage of the state's total, such as in 2012 when two murders accounted for 0.62% of Ohio's murders. The murder rate per 1,000 people peaked in 2012 at 0.18 and has since dropped to zero, indicating an improvement in this most serious category of violent crime.
Rape statistics for the city are incomplete, with several years showing "No Data Available." In years where data is present, the numbers fluctuated. In 2010, there were 5 reported rapes, accounting for 0.19% of the state's total. By 2022, this number had decreased to 2 reported rapes, representing 0.05% of the state's total. The rape rate per 1,000 people decreased from 0.45 in 2010 to 0.18 in 2022, suggesting an overall improvement in this area of violent crime.
Robbery trends show a clear decline over the studied period. In 2010, there were 20 robberies, accounting for 0.14% of the state's total. This number decreased to just 1 robbery in 2022, representing only 0.02% of Ohio's robberies. The robbery rate per 1,000 people fell from 1.78 in 2010 to 0.09 in 2022, a significant improvement in public safety regarding this type of crime.
Aggravated assault incidents have also decreased over time. In 2010, there were 6 aggravated assaults, representing 0.05% of the state's total. By 2022, this number had slightly decreased to 5 incidents, accounting for 0.03% of Ohio's aggravated assaults. The rate per 1,000 people remained relatively stable, moving from 0.53 in 2010 to 0.44 in 2022, indicating a slight improvement when considering population growth.
Examining correlations between violent crime trends and demographic factors reveals some interesting patterns. As the population density decreased slightly from 2,639 per square mile in 2010 to 2,648 in 2022, violent crime rates also generally declined. This suggests that the minor changes in density did not negatively impact crime rates. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between changing racial demographics and crime rates. As the white population percentage decreased from 79% in 2013 to 60% in 2022, and diversity increased with growth in Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multi-racial populations, violent crime rates continued to decline, suggesting that increased diversity did not lead to increased crime.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), it's likely that the city will continue to see a gradual decrease in overall violent crime rates if current trends persist. The model suggests that robberies and aggravated assaults may continue to decline, while murder rates are likely to remain very low or at zero. Rape incidents may fluctuate but are expected to remain below historical highs.
In summary, Brooklyn has made significant strides in reducing violent crime over the past decade. The most notable improvements have been in robbery and murder rates, with aggravated assaults showing a slight decline. These positive trends have occurred alongside modest population growth and increasing diversity, suggesting that the city has successfully managed its changing demographics while enhancing public safety. As Brooklyn looks to the future, maintaining these positive trends will be crucial for continued community well-being and development.