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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Casselberry, a city in Florida spanning 7.51 square miles, has experienced notable changes in its violent crime landscape over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes decreased by 56.8%, from 213 to 92 incidents. This significant reduction occurred alongside a population growth of 10.5%, from 36,184 to 39,996 residents during the same period.
The murder rate in the city has fluctuated over the years, with sporadic occurrences. In 2010, there were no reported murders, but by 2022, there were 4 cases, representing 1.61% of the state's total murders. This translates to a rate of 0.1 murders per 1,000 people in 2022, up from zero in 2010. Despite this increase, the overall occurrence remains relatively low, with several years (2010, 2013, 2015, 2019, and 2020) reporting no murders at all.
Rape incidents have shown a decreasing trend. In 2010, there were 16 reported cases (0.44 per 1,000 people), which decreased to 8 cases (0.2 per 1,000 people) by 2022. The city's contribution to the state's total rape cases also declined from 0.58% in 2010 to 0.48% in 2022. This reduction suggests improved safety measures or reporting practices within the community.
Robbery rates have seen a substantial decline. In 2010, there were 45 robberies (1.24 per 1,000 people), which decreased to 19 cases (0.48 per 1,000 people) by 2022. The city's share of state robberies increased slightly from 0.27% to 0.67% over this period, despite the local decrease, indicating a potentially larger statewide reduction in robberies.
Aggravated assault, the most common violent crime in the city, has also decreased significantly. In 2010, there were 152 cases (4.2 per 1,000 people), which reduced to 61 cases (1.53 per 1,000 people) by 2022. The city's contribution to state aggravated assaults increased slightly from 0.41% to 0.47% during this period, suggesting that the reduction in Casselberry may be part of a broader statewide trend.
There appears to be a correlation between the city's changing demographics and the violent crime trends. As the white population percentage decreased from 66% in 2013 to 54% in 2022, and the Hispanic population increased from 21% to 29% during the same period, the overall violent crime rate decreased. This suggests that the demographic shifts have not negatively impacted the city's safety.
Applying predictive models based on the current trends, it's projected that by 2029 (five years from now), Casselberry may see a further reduction in overall violent crimes. The murder rate is likely to stabilize at its current low level, while rape and robbery rates may continue their downward trend. Aggravated assaults are expected to decrease further, potentially reaching around 50 cases per year.
In conclusion, Casselberry has made significant strides in reducing violent crime over the past decade, with notable decreases across most categories despite population growth. The changing demographic landscape has coincided with improved safety metrics, suggesting a resilient and adapting community. As the city continues to grow and evolve, maintaining these positive trends in crime reduction will be crucial for the well-being and prosperity of its residents.