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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
La Habra Heights, a small city in California, has experienced fluctuating violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes decreased from 7 to 3, a 57.14% reduction. During this same period, the population increased slightly from 5,935 to 6,023, a growth of 1.48%.
Murder rates in La Habra Heights have remained consistently at zero throughout the observed period from 2010 to 2022. This stability is notable given the population growth, maintaining a murder rate of 0 per 1,000 residents. The city's contribution to the state's murder statistics has consistently been 0%, indicating an exceptionally low crime environment in this category.
Rape incidents have shown some variability. In 2010, there was 1 reported case, which dropped to 0 in 2012 and 2016. By 2022, the number increased to 2 cases. Despite this increase, the rate per 1,000 residents remained low, rising from 0.17 in 2010 to 0.33 in 2022. The city's percentage of state rape cases fluctuated between 0% and 0.02%, with the highest contribution in 2022 at 0.02% of state cases.
Robbery trends have been inconsistent. There were no reported robberies in 2010, 2012, and 2013. The highest number was recorded in 2018 with 2 cases. In 2022, the number returned to 0. The robbery rate per 1,000 residents peaked at 0.30 in 2018 and dropped to 0 in 2022. The city's contribution to state robbery statistics has remained minimal, never exceeding 0.01% of state cases.
Aggravated assault cases have shown a general decline. In 2010, there were 6 cases, which decreased to 1 case in 2022. The rate per 1,000 residents dropped from 1.01 in 2010 to 0.17 in 2022. The city's percentage of state aggravated assault cases has remained consistently low, ranging from 0% to 0.01% over the years.
Examining correlations, there appears to be a weak inverse relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As population density increased from 963 per square mile in 2010 to 977 in 2022, violent crimes decreased from 7 to 3. However, this correlation is not strong enough to suggest causation. There is no clear correlation between violent crime trends and racial distribution changes in the city.
Applying predictive models based on the overall trend of decreasing violent crimes, it's estimated that by 2029 (five years from now), La Habra Heights could see its violent crime rate stabilize at around 2-3 incidents per year, assuming current socio-economic conditions persist.
In summary, La Habra Heights has maintained a relatively low violent crime rate over the years, with notable decreases in most categories. The city's contribution to state crime statistics remains minimal across all violent crime categories. While there have been some fluctuations, particularly in rape and robbery cases, the overall trend suggests a safer environment for residents. These findings highlight La Habra Heights as a city with a commendable record in managing violent crime, especially when compared to state averages.