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Violent Crime Trends in Banner Elk: A Decade of Fluctuations Amidst Growth
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Crime
DATA
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Banner Elk, a small town in North Carolina, has experienced fluctuating violent crime rates alongside population growth over the past decade. From 2010 to 2020, the total number of violent crimes varied, ranging from a high of 6 in 2011 to a low of 0 in 2020. During this same period, the population grew from 1,110 in 2010 to 1,320 in 2020, representing a 19% increase.
The murder rate in this city has remained consistently at zero throughout the recorded period from 2010 to 2020. This stability in the absence of murders is noteworthy, especially considering the population growth. The murder rate per 1,000 people has therefore remained at 0, and the percentage of state murders attributable to Banner Elk has also stayed at 0%. This consistent lack of murders suggests a relatively safe environment in terms of the most severe violent crimes.
Rape incidents in the city have been sporadic and infrequent. There was one reported case in 2010 and another in 2019. In 2010, with a population of 1,110, the rape rate was approximately 0.90 per 1,000 people. By 2019, with a population of 1,302, the rate decreased slightly to 0.77 per 1,000 people. The percentage of state rapes attributable to Banner Elk was 0.09% in 2010 and 0.06% in 2019, indicating a slight decrease in the city's contribution to state-wide rape statistics.
Robbery trends in Banner Elk have been minimal. The data shows only two instances of robbery: one in 2011 and another in 2019. In 2011, with a population of 1,220, the robbery rate was 0.82 per 1,000 people. By 2019, with a population of 1,302, the rate was 0.77 per 1,000 people. The percentage of state robberies occurring in Banner Elk was 0.01% in 2011 and 0.02% in 2019, indicating a slight increase in the city's contribution to state robbery statistics, despite the infrequency of such crimes.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent form of violent crime in the city. The number of aggravated assaults fluctuated, peaking at 5 incidents in 2011 and reaching a low of 0 in 2017 and 2020. In 2011, with 5 assaults and a population of 1,220, the rate was 4.10 per 1,000 people. By 2019, with 3 assaults and a population of 1,302, the rate decreased to 2.30 per 1,000 people. The percentage of state aggravated assaults attributable to Banner Elk ranged from 0.04% in 2011 to 0.02% in 2019, showing a general downward trend in the city's contribution to state-wide aggravated assault statistics.
There appears to be a correlation between population density and violent crime rates in Banner Elk. As the population density increased from 578 people per square mile in 2010 to 687 in 2020, there was a general trend of decreasing violent crime, particularly evident in the reduction of aggravated assaults. This suggests that the growth in population has not led to an increase in violent crime, but rather coincided with a relative decrease.
Applying predictive models based on the available data, it's projected that Banner Elk may continue to see low levels of violent crime over the next five years (up to 2029). The city's consistent lack of murders and low incidence of other violent crimes suggest this trend may continue. However, sporadic occurrences of rape, robbery, and aggravated assault may still occur, albeit at relatively low rates.
In summary, Banner Elk has maintained a relatively low violent crime rate despite population growth over the past decade. The most significant trend has been the fluctuation and overall decrease in aggravated assaults, while other violent crimes have remained infrequent or non-existent. These trends, coupled with the increasing population density, suggest that Banner Elk has managed to maintain and potentially improve public safety as it has grown.
