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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Adairsville, a small city in Georgia, has experienced fluctuating violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes decreased by 41.18%, from 17 to 10 incidents. During this same period, the population decreased slightly by 1.85%, from 10,915 to 10,713 residents.
The city has maintained a consistently low murder rate, with zero reported cases throughout the entire period from 2010 to 2022. This statistic is particularly noteworthy given the population fluctuations, indicating a stable environment in terms of the most severe violent crime. The murder rate per 1,000 people remained at 0, and the city contributed 0% to the state's murder statistics each year.
Rape incidents in the city have shown some variation over time. In 2010, there was 1 reported case, and by 2022, this number had increased to 3. This represents a 200% increase in reported rapes. When adjusted for population, the rate increased from 0.09 per 1,000 people in 2010 to 0.28 per 1,000 in 2022. The city's contribution to the state's rape statistics also increased from 0.14% in 2010 to 0.23% in 2022, indicating a growing share of the state's reported rapes occurring in this small community.
Robbery trends show a decline over the observed period. In 2010, there were 6 reported robberies, which decreased to just 1 in 2022, representing an 83.33% reduction. The robbery rate per 1,000 people fell from 0.55 in 2010 to 0.09 in 2022. The city's contribution to the state's robbery statistics fluctuated but overall decreased from 0.1% in 2010 to 0.05% in 2022, suggesting an improvement in this area of violent crime relative to the state.
Aggravated assault, the most common violent crime in the city, showed a significant decrease. In 2010, there were 10 reported cases, which dropped to 6 in 2022, a 40% reduction. The rate per 1,000 people decreased from 0.92 in 2010 to 0.56 in 2022. The city's contribution to the state's aggravated assault statistics also decreased from 0.09% in 2010 to 0.05% in 2022, indicating a positive trend in reducing this type of violent crime.
There appears to be a correlation between the racial composition of the city and violent crime rates. As the white population percentage decreased slightly from 82% in 2013 to 78% in 2022, there was a corresponding decrease in overall violent crime. This suggests that the changing demographics may have had some influence on crime rates, though other factors likely play a role as well.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), we can expect the overall violent crime rate to continue its downward trend, albeit at a slower pace. The model suggests that by 2029, the total number of violent crimes could potentially decrease to around 8-9 incidents per year, assuming current trends and interventions remain consistent.
In summary, Adairsville has made significant progress in reducing violent crime over the past decade, particularly in robbery and aggravated assault. While rape incidents have increased, the overall trend in violent crime is downward. The city's consistently zero murder rate is a positive indicator of community safety. As the demographic composition continues to evolve, it will be important for local authorities to adapt their crime prevention strategies to maintain and improve upon these positive trends in the coming years.