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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Cliffside Park, a densely populated community in New Jersey, has experienced notable changes in its violent crime landscape over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes in the city decreased significantly from 32 to 7, representing a 78.13% reduction. During this same period, the population grew from 23,401 to 25,546, an increase of 9.17%.
The murder rate in the city has remained consistently low, with only two reported incidents in 2011 and 2012, each representing 0.34% and 0.32% of the state's total murders respectively. Since 2013, there have been no reported murders. When considering the population, the murder rate per 1,000 people peaked at 0.042 in 2011 and 2012, before dropping to zero for the remainder of the period. This suggests a very safe environment in terms of homicides, especially when compared to state averages.
Rape incidents in the city have fluctuated over the years. The highest number of reported rapes was 7 in 2015, representing 1.19% of the state's total. By 2022, this number had decreased to 3, or 0.46% of the state's total. The rape rate per 1,000 people peaked at 0.285 in 2015 and decreased to 0.117 by 2022. While any incident of rape is concerning, the overall trend shows a decrease in both absolute numbers and as a percentage of state totals.
Robbery trends show a significant decline over the period. In 2010, there were 6 reported robberies, which increased to a peak of 20 in 2013 (0.25% of the state's total). However, by 2022, this number had decreased to just 3 robberies, representing 0.12% of the state's total. The robbery rate per 1,000 people decreased from 0.256 in 2010 to 0.117 in 2022, indicating a substantial improvement in public safety regarding this crime category.
Aggravated assault cases have also seen a notable decrease. In 2010, there were 26 reported cases, representing 0.3% of the state's total. This number fluctuated over the years, reaching a peak of 29 in 2013 (0.42% of the state's total). By 2022, aggravated assaults had dramatically decreased to just 1 case, representing a mere 0.02% of the state's total. The rate per 1,000 people fell from 1.111 in 2010 to 0.039 in 2022, showcasing a significant improvement in this area of violent crime.
When examining correlations between violent crime trends and demographic factors, a strong relationship emerges with population density. As the population density increased from 24,483 per square mile in 2010 to 26,728 in 2022, violent crimes generally decreased. This suggests that the city has managed to improve safety despite becoming more densely populated.
Another notable correlation is observed with the changing racial distribution. As the white population percentage decreased from 54% in 2013 to 42% in 2022, and the Hispanic population increased from 30% to 36% during the same period, violent crimes continued to decline. This indicates that the changing demographic composition has not negatively impacted the city's safety.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), we can anticipate a continued decrease in overall violent crimes. Based on the current trends, it's projected that the total number of violent crimes could potentially drop below 5 per year by 2029. However, it's important to note that as the numbers become very low, further significant reductions may become more challenging to achieve.
In conclusion, Cliffside Park has demonstrated a remarkable improvement in its violent crime statistics over the past decade. Despite population growth and demographic changes, the city has managed to significantly reduce incidents of murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. This trend suggests effective law enforcement strategies and community engagement in maintaining public safety. As the city moves forward, maintaining these low crime rates will be crucial for the continued well-being and attractiveness of the community.