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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Bellflower, Missouri, a small community with a population of 479 in 2022, has experienced fluctuating violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2021, the total number of violent crimes ranged from 0 to 4 incidents per year, showing significant variability. During this same period, the population fluctuated, starting at 535 in 2010, peaking at 639 in 2019, and then declining to 479 by 2022, representing a 10.5% decrease over the entire period.
The murder rate in this city has remained consistently at zero throughout the recorded period from 2010 to 2021. With no reported murders, the per capita rate and percentage of state crime for this category have also remained at zero. This absence of murders suggests a relatively safe environment in terms of the most severe form of violent crime, despite the small population size which could make even a single incident have a significant statistical impact.
Similarly, rape incidents have been non-existent in the reported data for Bellflower from 2010 to 2021. The consistent zero figures for rape cases indicate that this form of violent crime has not been a reported issue in the community during this period. This trend contributes to the overall perception of safety within the city, particularly concerning sexual violence.
Robbery trends in the city follow the same pattern as murder and rape, with zero reported incidents from 2010 to 2021. The absence of robberies throughout this period suggests that property-related violent crimes have not been a significant concern for the residents of Bellflower. This consistent trend holds true regardless of the population fluctuations observed during the same timeframe.
Aggravated assault has been the only form of violent crime reported in Bellflower during the period under review. The city experienced one incident each in 2011 and 2012, representing 0.01% of the state's total aggravated assaults for those years. After several years of no reported assaults, there was a spike in 2021 with 4 incidents, accounting for 0.02% of the state's total. This increase is significant, especially considering the city's small population. The rate per 1,000 people jumped from 1.69 in 2011 (based on a population of 590) to 8.16 in 2021 (based on a population of 490), indicating a substantial rise in the assault rate relative to the population.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a weak positive correlation between population density and aggravated assault incidents. The years with reported assaults (2011, 2012, and 2021) coincide with periods of higher population density. However, this correlation is not strong enough to definitively link population density to violent crime rates. There doesn't seem to be a significant correlation between violent crime and median rent or racial distribution, as the city has remained predominantly white throughout the period, with minimal changes in racial composition.
Applying predictive models based on the limited data available, it's challenging to forecast with high accuracy. However, if we consider the recent spike in aggravated assaults as an anomaly rather than a new trend, we might expect the violent crime rate to return to lower levels, possibly averaging 1-2 incidents per year by 2029 (five years from now). This prediction assumes that the underlying factors contributing to the city's generally low crime rate remain stable.
In summary, Bellflower has maintained a remarkably low violent crime rate across most categories, with aggravated assault being the only reported form of violent crime. The recent spike in assaults in 2021 stands out as an anomaly in an otherwise consistently low-crime environment. While this increase warrants attention, the overall trend suggests that Bellflower remains a relatively safe community with infrequent occurrences of violent crime.