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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Englewood, located in Tennessee, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the city experienced fluctuations in its total violent crime incidents, with the number ranging from a low of 2 in 2012 to a high of 16 in 2015. By 2022, violent crimes had decreased to 3 incidents. During this same period, the population grew from 4,224 in 2010 to 4,313 in 2022, representing a modest increase of 2.1%.
Examining murder trends, Englewood reported only one incident in 2016, which accounted for 0.32% of the state's total murders that year. This singular event translates to a rate of 0.25 murders per 1,000 residents for 2016. In all other years from 2010 to 2022, the city reported zero murders, indicating an overall very low murder rate for the community.
Rape incidents in the city were similarly infrequent. The data shows only two reported cases: one in 2015 and another in 2020. These cases represented 0.06% and 0.07% of the state's total rapes in their respective years. The rape rate per 1,000 residents was 0.26 in 2015 and 0.25 in 2020, suggesting a stable, albeit very low, occurrence rate when incidents did happen.
Robbery trends in Englewood were minimal, with only two reported incidents over the 12-year period. One robbery occurred in 2011, accounting for 0.01% of the state's robberies that year, and another in 2015, representing 0.02% of state robberies. These translate to rates of 0.24 and 0.26 robberies per 1,000 residents in 2011 and 2015, respectively. The infrequency of robberies indicates a generally safe environment in this aspect of violent crime.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent form of violent crime in the city. The number of incidents fluctuated over the years, reaching a peak of 14 cases in both 2015 and 2018-2019. This corresponded to 0.08% and 0.07% of the state's aggravated assaults in those years, respectively. The rate per 1,000 residents peaked at 3.65 in 2015 and stood at 3.51 in 2018-2019. By 2022, aggravated assaults had decreased to 3 incidents, or 0.70 per 1,000 residents, representing a significant improvement in recent years.
A notable correlation exists between violent crime trends and population density. As population density decreased from 2,211 people per square mile in 2010 to 1,963 in 2017, violent crime incidents increased, peaking at 16 in 2015. However, as density began to rise again, reaching 2,257 per square mile in 2022, violent crime incidents decreased to 3. This suggests that higher population density in this city may be associated with lower violent crime rates, possibly due to increased community vigilance or more effective policing in denser areas.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends, it's projected that Englewood will continue to see low levels of violent crime over the next five years (up to 2029). The city's consistent low rates of murder, rape, and robbery, combined with the recent downward trend in aggravated assaults, suggest that total violent crimes are likely to remain below 10 incidents annually. The stabilizing population density and the city's predominantly white demographic composition (90% in 2022) are expected to contribute to this stable, low-crime environment.
In summary, Englewood has maintained a relatively safe environment with respect to violent crime over the past decade. The most significant trend has been the fluctuation and recent decrease in aggravated assaults, while other forms of violent crime have remained consistently low. The correlation between increased population density and decreased violent crime in recent years is a positive indicator for the city's future safety outlook. As Englewood continues to grow and develop, maintaining these low crime rates will be crucial for the community's well-being and attractiveness to current and potential residents.