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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Clarksburg, Tennessee, is a small community that has experienced notable population growth in recent years. From 2010 to 2022, the town's population increased from 824 to 1,479 residents, representing a substantial 79.5% growth. During this period, violent crime rates remained exceptionally low, with only one reported incident of aggravated assault in 2017. This single occurrence amid consistent population growth suggests a generally safe environment for residents.
The murder rate in Clarksburg has remained at zero throughout the entire period from 2010 to 2022. This statistic is particularly noteworthy given the population increase during this time. The consistent absence of murders, even as the population nearly doubled, indicates a remarkably safe community in terms of lethal violence. The murder rate per 1,000 people has stayed at 0, and the percentage of state murders attributed to Clarksburg has also remained at 0% throughout the years.
Similarly, the rape statistics for Clarksburg show no reported incidents from 2010 to 2022. Despite the growing population, the rape rate per 1,000 people has remained at 0, and the town has not contributed to the state's rape statistics. This consistent absence of reported rapes over more than a decade, even as the population increased significantly, suggests a community with a very low incidence of sexual violence.
Robbery trends in the town follow the same pattern as murder and rape, with no reported incidents from 2010 to 2022. The robbery rate per 1,000 people has remained at 0, and Clarksburg has not contributed to the state's robbery statistics. This absence of robberies, maintained over years of population growth, indicates a community where property crimes involving force or threat of force are exceptionally rare.
Aggravated assault is the only category of violent crime that has seen any activity in Clarksburg during the period analyzed. In 2017, there was a single reported case of aggravated assault. This incident resulted in a rate of 1.04 aggravated assaults per 1,000 people for that year, based on the population of 958. The town's contribution to the state's aggravated assault statistics in 2017 was 0.01%. Notably, this was an isolated incident, as no other aggravated assaults were reported in any other year from 2010 to 2022. The fact that this single incident stands out so prominently underscores the overall low crime environment of the town.
When examining correlations between violent crime trends and other factors, the data suggests that there is no strong correlation between the town's extremely low crime rates and changes in population density, median rent, or racial distribution. The town has experienced significant growth in population density, from 330 people per square mile in 2010 to 593 in 2022, and median rent has increased from $535 in 2013 to $727 in 2022. Meanwhile, the racial composition has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in the white population from 90% in 2013 to 94% in 2022. Despite these changes, violent crime has remained consistently low, suggesting that these factors have not significantly influenced crime rates in Clarksburg.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029) is challenging due to the extremely low baseline of violent crime in Clarksburg. Given the historical data showing only one incident of violent crime over more than a decade, even with significant population growth, it is reasonable to predict that violent crime rates will likely remain very low. The town may continue to experience isolated incidents, but a sustained increase in violent crime seems unlikely based on current trends.
In summary, Clarksburg presents a remarkable case of a growing community that has maintained exceptionally low violent crime rates. The most significant discovery is the consistent absence of most types of violent crime despite substantial population growth. This trend suggests that Clarksburg has managed to preserve a safe living environment while expanding, which is a positive indicator for current and future residents. The town's ability to maintain such low crime rates during a period of growth could serve as a model for other small communities experiencing similar expansion.