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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Burrton, located in Kansas, presents an interesting case study for violent crime trends. From 2013 to 2014, the total number of violent crimes decreased from 1 to 0, representing a 100% reduction. During this same period, the population decreased slightly from 1,595 to 1,507, a 5.5% decline.
In terms of murder trends, Burrton reported no incidents of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter in both 2013 and 2014. Consequently, the murder rate per 1,000 people remained at 0, and the city's contribution to the state's murder statistics was 0% for both years. This absence of murder cases suggests a relatively safe environment in terms of the most severe form of violent crime.
Regarding rape, the data shows no reported cases in either 2013 or 2014. The rape rate per 1,000 people was 0, and the city did not contribute to the state's rape statistics during this period. This consistent absence of reported rape cases may indicate effective prevention measures or potentially underreporting issues that would require further investigation.
Robbery trends in the city follow a similar pattern to murder and rape, with no reported cases in 2013 or 2014. The robbery rate per 1,000 people remained at 0, and the city's contribution to state robbery statistics was 0% for both years. This absence of robberies could be seen as a positive indicator of public safety in the community.
Aggravated assault trends show the most variation among violent crimes in the city. In 2013, there was 1 reported case of aggravated assault, which decreased to 0 in 2014. This represents a 100% decrease in aggravated assaults. The aggravated assault rate per 1,000 people dropped from 0.63 in 2013 to 0 in 2014. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault statistics was 0.02% in 2013, falling to 0% in 2014. This decrease in aggravated assaults aligns with the overall reduction in violent crimes observed during this period.
When examining correlations between violent crime trends and other factors, there appears to be a weak negative correlation with population density. As the population density decreased from 1,798 per square mile in 2013 to 1,699 in 2014, violent crimes also decreased. However, the limited data points make it difficult to establish a strong correlation.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years is challenging due to the limited historical data. However, based on the observed trend of decreasing violent crimes, it's possible that the city may continue to experience low levels of violent crime, potentially maintaining zero or near-zero incidents annually.
In summary, Burrton demonstrates a positive trend in violent crime reduction from 2013 to 2014. The complete absence of reported murders, rapes, and robberies, coupled with the decrease in aggravated assaults, suggests a relatively safe community environment. While the limited data makes long-term predictions uncertain, the city's recent crime statistics indicate a favorable direction in public safety.