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Violent Crime Trends in Norwood, Missouri: The Emergence of Aggravated Assault
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Crime
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Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Norwood, Missouri, a small urban area, has experienced notable fluctuations in its violent crime rates alongside population changes over recent years. From 2010 to 2013, the city saw its total violent crimes increase from 0 to 4, while the population grew from 1,469 to 1,667 during the same period. This represents a significant percentage increase in violent crime, though the absolute numbers remain relatively low.
The data for murder and nonnegligent manslaughter in Norwood shows no incidents reported from 2010 to 2013. With zero cases throughout this period, there is no discernible trend or change in the murder rate per 1,000 people or as a percentage of state crime. This consistent absence of reported murders suggests a relatively safe environment in terms of the most severe form of violent crime, despite the population growth during this time.
Similarly, the data for rape cases in Norwood indicates no reported incidents from 2010 to 2013. The absence of rape cases throughout this period means there is no observable trend in the rape rate per 1,000 people or as a percentage of state crime. This consistent lack of reported rapes, even as the population increased, could be interpreted as a positive indicator for public safety in this particular category of violent crime.
Robbery statistics for Norwood also show no reported incidents from 2010 to 2013. The absence of robbery cases throughout this period results in no observable trend in the robbery rate per 1,000 people or as a percentage of state crime. This consistent lack of reported robberies, despite population growth, suggests that property-related violent crime has not been a significant issue in the city during this time frame.
Aggravated assault cases in Norwood show a notable increase from 0 incidents in 2010 and 2011 to 3 cases in 2012, and further to 4 cases in 2013. This represents a significant percentage increase, though the absolute numbers remain relatively low. The rate of aggravated assault per 1,000 people increased from 0 to approximately 2.4 per 1,000 residents in 2013. As a percentage of state crime, aggravated assaults in the city rose from 0% to 0.03% by 2013, indicating a slight increase in the city's contribution to statewide aggravated assault figures.
Examining correlations between violent crime trends and other factors, there appears to be a moderate positive correlation between population growth and the increase in aggravated assaults. As the population rose from 1,469 in 2010 to 1,667 in 2013, the number of aggravated assaults increased from 0 to 4. However, the limited data available makes it difficult to establish strong correlations with other factors such as median rent or race distribution.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years, it's reasonable to expect that aggravated assaults may continue to show a slight upward trend if population growth persists. However, given the small sample size and limited historical data, these predictions should be interpreted with caution.
In summary, Norwood has experienced a notable increase in violent crime, specifically in aggravated assaults, from 2010 to 2013, coinciding with population growth. While the absolute numbers remain low, the percentage increase is significant. The city has maintained a record of no reported murders, rapes, or robberies during this period, which is a positive indicator for public safety. The most important discovery is the emergence of aggravated assault as the primary form of violent crime in the city, suggesting a need for focused prevention and intervention strategies in this area.
