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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Pembroke Park, located in Florida, is a small but densely populated community with a rich history of demographic changes and evolving crime patterns. From 2010 to 2020, the city experienced fluctuating violent crime rates, with the total number of violent crimes ranging from a low of 35 in 2016 and 2020 to a high of 76 in 2017. Over this period, the population grew from 6,280 in 2010 to 6,870 in 2020, representing a 9.4% increase.
Murder rates in the city have been relatively low but variable. The city recorded zero murders in most years, with occasional spikes such as 2 murders in 2017 and 2019. When murders did occur, they represented a significant percentage of state murders due to the city's small size, ranging from 0.15% to 0.33% of Florida's total. The murder rate per 1,000 people remained low, reaching a maximum of 0.27 per 1,000 in 2017 when the population was 7,339.
Rape incidents fluctuated over the years, with a peak of 6 cases in 2014, representing 0.17% of the state's total. The rape rate per 1,000 people reached its highest at 0.89 per 1,000 in 2014. However, there were years with no reported rapes, such as 2018. The percentage of state rapes attributed to the city varied from 0% to 0.17%, indicating that while the numbers were low, they could represent a noticeable portion of state figures in some years.
Robbery trends showed a general decline over the decade. The highest number of robberies was 31 in 2017, representing 0.25% of state robberies. The robbery rate per 1,000 people peaked at 4.22 in 2017 but decreased to 1.75 per 1,000 by 2020. The city's contribution to state robbery figures ranged from 0.1% to 0.25%, showing a relatively consistent impact on state totals.
Aggravated assault cases fluctuated but showed an overall increasing trend. The number of cases rose from 20 in 2010 to 35 in 2019, before dropping to 21 in 2020. The assault rate per 1,000 people increased from 3.18 in 2010 to 4.84 in 2019, then decreased to 3.06 in 2020. The city's contribution to state assault figures ranged from 0.05% to 0.13%, indicating a growing impact on state totals over time.
There appears to be a correlation between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density increased from 4,397 per square mile in 2010 to 4,810 per square mile in 2020, there was a general upward trend in violent crimes, particularly noticeable in aggravated assaults. Additionally, the racial composition shift seems to correlate with crime trends. As the Black population percentage decreased from 60% in 2013 to 45% in 2020, and the Hispanic population increased from 13% to 38%, there were fluctuations in crime rates, particularly in robberies and assaults.
Applying predictive models based on these trends, it's projected that by 2029, violent crime rates may stabilize or slightly decrease. The city might see around 40-45 violent crimes annually, with aggravated assaults potentially remaining the most common violent offense at about 25-30 cases per year. Robberies may continue their downward trend to about 8-10 incidents annually. Murder and rape cases are expected to remain low but could fluctuate between 0-2 cases per year.
In summary, Pembroke Park has experienced significant demographic shifts and varying crime rates over the past decade. The most notable trends include the decline in robberies, the increase in aggravated assaults, and the correlation between population density and violent crime rates. As the city continues to evolve, ongoing monitoring of these trends will be crucial for maintaining public safety and adapting law enforcement strategies to the changing needs of the community.