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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Kennett, Missouri, a small urban center with a population of 11,421 as of 2022, has experienced notable fluctuations in violent crime rates over the past decade. The total number of violent crimes in the city has varied significantly, from a low of 26 in 2012 to a high of 113 in 2015, before settling at 44 in 2022. This represents a 21.43% decrease in violent crimes from 2010 to 2022. During the same period, the population decreased by 8.56%, from 12,490 in 2010 to 11,421 in 2022.
Murder rates in the city have shown volatility over the years. The number of murders ranged from 0 to 5 annually, with the highest count of 5 occurring in 2016. When adjusted for population, the murder rate per 1,000 people peaked at 0.42 in 2016 and was 0 in several years, including 2022. The city's contribution to state murder rates fluctuated, reaching a high of 1.12% in 2016 but dropping to 0% in multiple years. This indicates that while murder is not a consistent issue, there have been sporadic incidents that significantly impact the city's crime statistics.
Rape incidents in the city have shown an overall upward trend. In 2012, there was 1 reported case, which increased to 14 in 2016, before decreasing to 5 in 2022. The rape rate per 1,000 people rose from 0.08 in 2012 to 1.17 in 2016, settling at 0.44 in 2022. The city's contribution to state rape statistics increased from 0.08% in 2012 to 0.73% in 2016, then decreased to 0.24% in 2022. This trend suggests a growing concern that requires attention from local law enforcement and community services.
Robbery trends in the city have been relatively stable with some fluctuations. The number of robberies ranged from 6 to 20 annually, with the highest count in 2015. The robbery rate per 1,000 people peaked at 1.67 in 2015 and was at its lowest at 0.26 in 2022. The city's contribution to state robbery rates varied, reaching a high of 0.35% in 2015 but dropping to 0.1% in 2022. This indicates that while robbery remains a concern, its prevalence has decreased in recent years.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent violent crime in the city. The number of cases ranged from 16 in 2012 to 85 in 2015, before decreasing to 36 in 2022. The aggravated assault rate per 1,000 people peaked at 7.08 in 2015 and was at its lowest at 1.3 in 2012. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault rates fluctuated, reaching a high of 0.56% in 2014 but dropping to 0.21% in 2022. This trend suggests that while aggravated assault remains a significant issue, there has been improvement in recent years.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density decreased from 1,783 per square mile in 2010 to 1,631 in 2022, there was a corresponding overall decrease in violent crimes. Additionally, the racial composition of the city has remained relatively stable, with the white population consistently comprising about 76-82% of the total, which doesn't show a strong correlation with crime rate fluctuations.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), based on the decreasing trend observed from 2015 to 2022, we can expect a continued gradual decline in overall violent crime rates. The model suggests that by 2029, the total number of violent crimes could potentially decrease to around 35-40 annually, assuming current socioeconomic conditions and law enforcement efforts remain consistent.
In summary, Kennett has experienced significant fluctuations in violent crime rates over the past decade, with an overall decreasing trend in recent years. While rape incidents have shown some increase, other violent crimes, particularly aggravated assault, have seen notable reductions. The city's contribution to state crime rates has generally decreased across most categories. These trends, coupled with the declining population density, suggest that local law enforcement strategies may be having a positive impact on crime reduction. However, continued vigilance and community-based crime prevention efforts will be crucial in maintaining and improving upon these trends in the coming years.