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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Brookwood, Alabama, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends. From 2014 to 2018, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, starting at 7 in 2014, peaking at 12 in 2015, and returning to 7 in 2018, representing no net change over this period. This stability in crime occurrences is notable given the population growth from 4,370 in 2014 to 4,843 in 2018, an 11% increase.
Murder rates in the city have remained consistently at zero from 2014 to 2018, representing 0% of the state's murders throughout this period. This absence of murders, despite population growth, indicates a consistently safe environment in terms of homicides, with a murder rate of 0 per 1,000 people maintained over the years.
Rape incidents showed fluctuation over the years. In 2014, there was 1 reported case (0.08% of state total), rising to 3 cases in 2017 (0.26% of state total), then decreasing to 1 case in 2018 (0.09% of state total). The rape rate per 1,000 people varied accordingly, from 0.23 in 2014 to 0.65 in 2017, then back down to 0.21 in 2018. This volatility in a small population underscores the significant impact each incident can have on crime statistics in smaller communities.
Robbery trends showed some variation. There was 1 robbery in 2014 (0.03% of state total), 2 in 2015 (0.05%), 1 in 2016 (0.03%), none in 2017, and 2 in 2018 (0.07%). The robbery rate per 1,000 people fluctuated from 0.23 in 2014 to 0.41 in 2018. Despite these fluctuations, the overall low numbers suggest robbery is not a major concern in the city.
Aggravated assault cases showed the most significant changes. Starting with 5 cases in 2014 (0.05% of state total), it doubled to 10 in 2015 (0.09%), then decreased to 4 cases by 2018 (0.03%). The rate per 1,000 people peaked at 2.28 in 2015 and dropped to 0.83 in 2018. This trend suggests a temporary spike in aggravated assaults followed by a substantial improvement.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a weak inverse relationship between population growth and violent crime rates. As the population increased from 4,370 in 2014 to 4,843 in 2018, the total violent crimes remained stable at 7 incidents in both years, effectively lowering the crime rate per capita. The racial composition remained relatively stable during this period, with the white population consistently above 90%, showing no strong correlation with crime trends.
Applying predictive models based on the available data, it's projected that by 2029, Brookwood may experience a slight decrease in overall violent crime rates if current trends continue. The total number of violent crimes could potentially decrease to around 5-6 incidents per year, maintaining a low crime rate relative to the growing population.
In summary, Brookwood has maintained relatively stable and low violent crime rates despite population growth. The absence of murders, fluctuating but overall low rates of rape and robbery, and a recent decrease in aggravated assaults paint a picture of a generally safe community. The town's ability to maintain low crime rates while experiencing population growth is a positive indicator of community safety and effective law enforcement strategies.