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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Clifton, located in Texas, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with a notable increase from 0 in 2010 to 7 in 2022, representing a significant percentage change. During this same period, the population saw a slight decline, from 4,377 in 2010 to 4,309 in 2022, a decrease of about 1.55%.
The murder rate in the city has remained remarkably low over the years, with only one recorded murder in 2020. This single incident resulted in a murder rate of 0.23 per 1,000 people for that year. Notably, this murder accounted for 0.06% of the state's total murders in 2020, a significant figure for a small city. In all other years, the murder rate was zero, indicating that this was an isolated incident rather than part of a broader trend.
Rape incidents in the city have been consistently reported as zero from 2010 to 2022, with no percentage of state crime attributed to the city for this offense. This statistic suggests effective prevention measures or potential underreporting, but without further context, it's difficult to draw definitive conclusions.
Robbery trends show minimal activity, with only two incidents recorded over the 13-year period. In 2016, there was one robbery, resulting in a rate of 0.24 per 1,000 people. Another robbery occurred in 2022, with a similar rate of 0.23 per 1,000 people. These incidents represented 0.01% of the state's robberies in their respective years, indicating that robbery is not a prevalent issue in the city.
Aggravated assault has been the most common violent crime in the city, showing fluctuations over time. The number of aggravated assaults ranged from 0 to 6 incidents per year. The highest number was recorded in 2022 with 6 cases, resulting in a rate of 1.39 per 1,000 people and accounting for 0.01% of the state's aggravated assaults. The trend shows a general increase over time, with the rate rising from 0 in 2010 to 1.39 per 1,000 in 2022.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a moderate inverse relationship between the Hispanic population percentage and violent crime rates. As the Hispanic population increased from 23% in 2013 to 30% in 2022, the overall violent crime rate showed a general upward trend. However, this correlation should be interpreted cautiously as other factors may be influencing this trend.
Population density does not show a strong correlation with violent crime rates in this case. Despite fluctuations in density between 1,938 and 2,170 people per square mile over the years, violent crime rates did not consistently follow these changes.
Applying predictive models based on the available data, it's projected that by 2029 (five years from now), the city may see a slight increase in violent crimes, potentially reaching 9-10 incidents per year if current trends continue. This would represent a rate of about 2.3 violent crimes per 1,000 people, assuming the population remains relatively stable.
In summary, Clifton has experienced a gradual increase in violent crimes over the past decade, primarily driven by aggravated assaults. While the overall numbers remain relatively low, the upward trend warrants attention from local law enforcement and community leaders. The city's changing demographics, particularly the increasing Hispanic population, may be correlated with these crime trends, though causal relationships cannot be established without further investigation. Despite these changes, Clifton maintains a relatively low crime rate compared to many other urban areas, with murder and rape incidents being particularly rare.