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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Odenville, a city in Alabama, has experienced significant population growth coupled with changes in violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the city's population increased by 42.04%, from 6,765 to 9,609 residents, while the total number of violent crimes slightly decreased by 0.91%, from 11 to 11 incidents.
The most notable aspect of Odenville's crime statistics is its consistently low murder rate. Throughout the observed period from 2010 to 2022, there were no reported cases of murder and nonnegligent manslaughter. This trend has remained stable despite the substantial population growth, resulting in a consistent murder rate of 0 per 1,000 residents. The city's contribution to the state's murder statistics has remained at 0% throughout this period.
Rape incidents in Odenville have shown some fluctuation over the years. In both 2010 and 2022, there were 2 reported cases. However, due to the significant population growth, the rate per 1,000 residents decreased from 0.30 in 2010 to 0.10 in 2022, representing a 66.67% reduction. The city's contribution to state rape crimes also decreased from 0.29% in 2010 to 0.11% in 2022, indicating that Odenville's share of state rape statistics has diminished relative to its population growth.
Robbery trends in Odenville have shown some variation. In 2010, there were no reported robberies. By 2022, there was 1 reported case, resulting in a rate of 0.10 per 1,000 residents. The city's contribution to state robbery statistics increased from 0% in 2010 to 0.08% in 2022, indicating a slight uptick in the city's share of state robbery incidents.
Aggravated assault cases in Odenville have seen a slight decrease. In 2010, there were 9 reported cases, which remained stable at 9 cases in 2022. However, due to population growth, the rate per 1,000 residents decreased from 1.33 in 2010 to 0.94 in 2022, a 29.32% reduction. The city's contribution to state aggravated assault statistics decreased from 0.15% in 2010 to 0.08% in 2022, suggesting that Odenville's share of state aggravated assault incidents has diminished relative to its population growth.
An interesting correlation appears between population density and violent crime rates in Odenville. As the population density increased from 484 people per square mile in 2010 to 688 in 2022, the overall violent crime rate per 1,000 residents decreased. This suggests that the city has managed to maintain relatively low crime rates despite becoming more densely populated.
Applying predictive models to forecast violent crime trends for the next five years (up to 2029), it is anticipated that if current trends continue, Odenville may see a slight decrease in violent crime rates per capita. This projection is based on the city's ability to maintain stable or decreasing crime numbers despite significant population growth.
In summary, Odenville has demonstrated resilience in managing violent crime rates amidst substantial population growth. The most significant finding is the consistent absence of murders, coupled with relatively stable numbers in other violent crime categories. As the city continues to grow, maintaining these low crime rates will be crucial for the community's safety and quality of life.