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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Des Plaines, Illinois, a city located northwest of Chicago, has experienced fluctuations in violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes in Des Plaines decreased by 21.1%, from 57 incidents in 2010 to 69 in 2022. During this same period, the city's population grew by 4%, from 67,729 in 2010 to 70,462 in 2022, indicating a complex relationship between population growth and crime rates.
Murder rates in the city have remained relatively low, with most years reporting zero murders. The highest number of murders recorded was 2 in both 2013 and 2019, representing 0.34% and 0.28% of the state's total murders, respectively. When adjusted for population, the murder rate per 1,000 residents reached a maximum of 0.029 in 2013 and 2019. The infrequent occurrence of murders makes it challenging to establish a clear trend, but it suggests that homicide is not a prevalent issue in the city.
Rape incidents have shown some variability over the years. In 2010, there were 10 reported rapes, which decreased to 4 in 2012. By 2022, the number had risen to 9. The rape rate per 1,000 residents fluctuated from 0.15 in 2010 to 0.06 in 2012, and then to 0.13 in 2022. The city's percentage of state rape cases has ranged from 0.14% to 0.59% over the period, with the highest percentage occurring in 2010. This suggests that while rape remains a concern, the city's contribution to state totals has generally decreased over time.
Robbery trends show a slight overall decrease from 2010 to 2022. In 2010, there were 7 robberies reported, which increased to 14 in 2011 but then gradually decreased to 11 in 2016. By 2022, the number had returned to 14. The robbery rate per 1,000 residents has remained relatively stable, ranging from 0.10 to 0.21. The city's percentage of state robberies has increased slightly from 0.04% in 2010 to 0.13% in 2022, indicating a marginal rise in the city's contribution to state robbery statistics.
Aggravated assault incidents have shown significant fluctuations. In 2010, there were 40 reported cases, which increased to 49 in 2011. The numbers then decreased to 28 in 2016 before rising again to 46 in 2022. The aggravated assault rate per 1,000 residents has ranged from 0.40 to 0.72 over the period. The city's percentage of state aggravated assaults has varied from 0.06% to 0.36%, with the highest percentage occurring in 2022. This suggests that aggravated assault has become a more significant issue in recent years relative to state trends.
When examining correlations, there appears to be a moderate relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density increased from 4,756 per square mile in 2010 to 4,948 in 2022, violent crime rates showed some fluctuations but generally remained within a similar range. Additionally, there seems to be a weak correlation between the changing racial demographics and crime rates. The percentage of white residents decreased from 64% in 2013 to 57% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 19% to 24% during the same period. However, these demographic shifts do not show a strong direct correlation with violent crime trends.
Applying predictive models based on the available data, it is estimated that by 2029 (five years from now), Des Plaines may see a slight increase in violent crimes, potentially reaching around 75-80 incidents per year. This prediction assumes that current trends and factors influencing crime rates remain relatively stable.
In summary, Des Plaines has experienced a complex pattern of violent crime over the past decade. While overall violent crime has decreased slightly, individual categories such as aggravated assault have shown recent increases. The city's contribution to state crime statistics remains relatively small but has grown in some categories. As Des Plaines continues to evolve demographically and economically, ongoing monitoring and targeted prevention strategies will be crucial in maintaining public safety and addressing emerging crime trends.