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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Clifton in Arizona presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends. From 2010 to 2013, the total number of violent crimes in the city fluctuated, starting at 12 in 2010, dropping to 5 in 2012, and then rising back to 11 in 2013. This represents an overall decrease of 8.33% in violent crimes over this period. During the same timeframe, the population grew from 4,928 in 2010 to 5,242 in 2013, an increase of 6.37%.
Regarding murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, the city maintained a consistent record of zero incidents from 2010 to 2013. This statistic remained at 0 per 1,000 residents throughout the period, indicating no change in the murder rate relative to population growth. The percentage of state crime for this category also remained at 0% throughout these years, suggesting that Clifton did not contribute to the state's murder statistics during this time.
The data for rape incidents in Clifton is limited, with no information provided for 2010 to 2013. Robbery trends in the city show minimal activity. From 2010 to 2012, there were no reported robberies. In 2011, there was a single incident, representing 0.01% of the state's robberies that year. This translates to a rate of approximately 0.20 robberies per 1,000 residents in 2011. However, by 2013, the number of robberies had returned to zero. The overall trend suggests that robbery is an infrequent crime in this community.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent form of violent crime in Clifton. In 2010, there were 12 incidents, which decreased to 5 in 2012, before rising to 11 in 2013. This represents a slight decrease of 8.33% from 2010 to 2013. The rate per 1,000 residents decreased from 2.43 in 2010 to 2.10 in 2013, indicating that the crime rate declined slightly faster than population growth. The percentage of state aggravated assaults attributable to Clifton fluctuated, from 0.1% in 2010 to 0.04% in 2012, and then to 0.08% in 2013.
When examining correlations between violent crime and demographic factors, a notable relationship emerges with population density. As the population density increased from 336 people per square mile in 2010 to 357 in 2013, the total number of violent crimes initially decreased but then returned to near-2010 levels. This suggests that factors beyond population density may be influencing violent crime rates in the city.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends, if current patterns persist, we might expect to see the number of aggravated assaults in Clifton to remain relatively stable, fluctuating between 5 and 12 incidents annually through 2029. The city's contribution to state crime statistics is likely to remain below 0.1% for all categories of violent crime.
In summary, Clifton has experienced relatively low levels of violent crime from 2010 to 2013, with aggravated assault being the primary concern. The absence of murders and the rarity of robberies paint a picture of a community with specific challenges rather than widespread violent crime issues. As the city continues to grow, maintaining vigilance in addressing aggravated assaults while preserving the low rates in other violent crime categories will be crucial for ensuring public safety.