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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Dyer, Indiana, a small town spanning 6.18 square miles, has witnessed significant changes in its violent crime rates over the past decade, coinciding with modest population growth. From 2010 to 2022, the town experienced considerable fluctuations in total violent crimes, with numbers ranging from a peak of 16 in 2014 to a low of 1 in 2020. During this same period, Dyer's population increased by approximately 9.5%, growing from 16,293 in 2010 to 17,837 in 2022. The murder rate in Dyer has remained consistently low, with only four reported murders between 2010 and 2022. These incidents occurred in the earlier years of the decade, with one murder each in 2010 and 2011, and two in 2012. Since 2013, the town has reported no murders, indicating a positive trend in this most serious category of violent crime. The murder rate per 1,000 people reached its highest point in 2012 at 0.12 but has remained at zero since 2013. Similarly, Dyer's contribution to state murder statistics has decreased from a high of 1.12% in 2010 to 0% since 2013.
Rape statistics in Dyer present a limited and inconsistent picture. The town reported three rapes in 2011, followed by single incidents in 2018 and 2022. Data for several years was unavailable, making it challenging to identify a clear trend. The rape rate per 1,000 people was highest in 2011 at 0.18, decreasing to 0.06 in 2018 and 0.056 in 2022. Dyer's contribution to state rape statistics has remained low, ranging from 0.23% in 2011 to 0.07% in 2022. Despite the sporadic nature of these incidents, the overall numbers remain low.
Robbery trends in Dyer show more consistency but with a general decline over time. The highest number of robberies recorded was 6 in 2014, while the lowest was 0 in both 2020 and 2021. The robbery rate per 1,000 people reached its peak at 0.34 in 2014 and has since decreased, falling to 0.11 per 1,000 in 2022. Dyer's contribution to state robbery statistics has fluctuated, with the highest percentage at 0.16% in 2010 and the lowest at 0% in 2020 and 2021. This overall trend suggests an improvement in robbery rates over the years. Aggravated assault numbers in Dyer have fluctuated but demonstrate a general decline. The highest number of incidents was 10 in 2014, while the lowest was 0 in 2015. The rate per 1,000 people peaked at 0.57 in 2014 and has since decreased to 0.056 in 2022. Dyer's contribution to state aggravated assault statistics has remained relatively low, reaching its highest at 0.12% in 2010 and dropping to 0.01% in 2022. This trend indicates an overall improvement in aggravated assault rates within the town.
An interesting correlation appears to exist between population density and violent crime rates in Dyer. As the population density increased from 2,636 per square mile in 2010 to 2,886 in 2022, there was an initial increase in violent crimes, peaking in 2014. However, this was followed by a general decrease in crime rates. This pattern suggests that while initial population growth may have contributed to higher crime rates, other factors have since led to a reduction in violent crime despite continued population growth.
Based on current trends, predictive models suggest that violent crime rates in Dyer are likely to remain low over the next five years, through 2029. The town is expected to maintain its low contribution to state crime statistics across all categories of violent crime. However, as the population continues to grow, there may be slight fluctuations in the absolute numbers of crimes, even if the per capita rates remain stable or decrease.
In conclusion, Dyer, Indiana has demonstrated a generally positive trend in violent crime reduction over the past decade, particularly in the most serious categories such as murder and aggravated assault. The town's contribution to state crime statistics has remained consistently low, and in some cases, has decreased to zero. These trends, coupled with steady population growth, suggest that Dyer has been effective in managing public safety despite demographic changes. As the town continues to evolve, maintaining these positive trends will be crucial for the ongoing well-being and security of its residents.