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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Moscow, Tennessee, a small urban area, has experienced fluctuating violent crime rates alongside population changes over the past decade. From 2010 to 2020, the total number of violent crimes varied, peaking at 10 in 2015 and dropping to 3 in 2020, representing a 70% decrease over this period. Concurrently, the population grew from 2,718 in 2010 to 2,815 in 2020, a 3.6% increase, indicating a general downward trend in violent crime despite population growth.
Examining murder rates, Moscow has maintained a consistent record of zero murders from 2010 to 2020. This stability is remarkable given the population growth, resulting in a consistent murder rate of 0 per 1,000 residents throughout the decade. The city's contribution to the state's murder statistics has remained at 0% during this period, highlighting its relative safety in this category.
Rape incidents in the city have been rare, with only one reported case in 2019. This single incident resulted in a rate of 0.35 rapes per 1,000 residents for that year and represented 0.06% of the state's total rapes. The scarcity of such incidents makes it challenging to identify a clear trend, but it underscores the generally low occurrence of this crime in the city.
Robbery trends in Moscow have been minimal, with only two reported incidents over the decade – one each in 2011 and 2012. These isolated events translated to rates of 0.36 and 0.35 robberies per 1,000 residents in those respective years. The city's contribution to state robbery statistics peaked at 0.01% in these years, dropping to 0% for the remainder of the period. This indicates an overall improvement in robbery prevention or reporting within the city.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent violent crime in the city, showing significant fluctuations. The number of incidents ranged from a low of 1 in 2016 to a high of 10 in 2015. The rate per 1,000 residents peaked at 3.39 in 2015 and dropped to 0.32 in 2016. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault statistics varied, reaching a maximum of 0.05% in 2015 and declining to 0.01% by 2020. This volatility suggests changing local factors influencing assault occurrences or reporting practices.
Analyzing correlations, there appears to be a moderate inverse relationship between population density and violent crime rates. As population density increased from 2,129 per square mile in 2010 to 2,205 in 2020, violent crimes generally decreased, with some fluctuations. Median rent showed a slight positive correlation with crime reduction, rising from $797 in 2013 to $779.5 in 2020 as violent crimes decreased. Racial distribution changes, particularly the increase in the white population from 60% in 2013 to 59% in 2020, coincided with the overall decrease in violent crimes, suggesting a potential, though not definitive, correlation.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), we anticipate a continued gradual decrease in overall violent crime rates. Based on the historical data and current trends, we project that the total number of violent crimes could stabilize around 2-3 incidents per year, with aggravated assaults likely remaining the most common type of violent crime. The city may continue to see years with zero reported murders, rapes, and robberies, maintaining its relatively low crime profile.
In summary, Moscow has demonstrated a generally improving violent crime situation over the past decade, despite population growth. The most significant changes have been in aggravated assaults, while other violent crimes have remained consistently low or non-existent. These trends, coupled with demographic and economic shifts, suggest that the city is maintaining and potentially improving its safety profile. As Moscow moves forward, continued monitoring and community engagement will be crucial in sustaining and further improving these positive trends in violent crime reduction.