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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Winnemucca, located in Nevada, has experienced significant fluctuations in violent crime rates over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes increased from 12 to 47, representing a 291.67% increase. During this same period, the population grew from 10,055 to 10,996, a 9.36% increase.
The murder rate in the city has shown volatility over the years. In 2010 and 2011, there were no reported murders. The first recorded murder occurred in 2012, followed by no incidents until 2017 when another murder was reported. In 2018, there was one murder, none in 2019, one in 2020, none in 2021, and two in 2022. The murder rate per 1,000 people increased from 0 in 2010 to 0.18 in 2022. The city's percentage of state murders fluctuated, reaching a peak of 1.02% in 2022, indicating an increasing share of Nevada's total murders.
Rape incidents have shown a concerning upward trend. From 2010 to 2015, there were no reported rapes. However, in 2016, six rapes were reported, increasing to 10 in 2017. After a period of no reported rapes in 2018-2020, the number spiked to 16 in 2021 and then decreased to 7 in 2022. The rape rate per 1,000 people rose from 0 in 2010 to 0.64 in 2022. The city's percentage of state rapes reached a high of 0.99% in 2021, dropping to 0.42% in 2022.
Robbery incidents have remained relatively low but variable. The number of robberies ranged from 0 to 3 per year between 2010 and 2022. The robbery rate per 1,000 people fluctuated between 0 and 0.31 during this period. The city's percentage of state robberies peaked at 0.11% in 2022, indicating a slight increase in the city's contribution to Nevada's total robberies.
Aggravated assault has shown the most significant increase among violent crimes. In 2010, there were 10 reported cases, which rose to 35 in 2022, a 250% increase. The aggravated assault rate per 1,000 people increased from 0.99 in 2010 to 3.18 in 2022. The city's percentage of state aggravated assaults grew from 0.11% in 2010 to 0.41% in 2022, suggesting a growing share of Nevada's total aggravated assaults.
There appears to be a moderate correlation between population density and violent crime rates. As the population density increased from 1,029 per square mile in 2010 to 1,125 in 2022, violent crimes also showed an overall upward trend. However, this correlation is not consistent across all years, indicating that other factors may also influence crime rates.
Applying predictive models based on the observed trends, it is forecasted that by 2029, Winnemucca may see a potential increase in murders to 3-4 per year, rape incidents potentially stabilizing around 10-12 per year, robbery cases potentially increasing to 4-5 per year, and aggravated assaults potentially reaching 45-50 cases per year.
In summary, Winnemucca has experienced a concerning increase in violent crimes, particularly in aggravated assaults and, more recently, in murders and rapes. The city's contribution to Nevada's overall violent crime statistics has grown, especially in the categories of murder and aggravated assault. These trends, coupled with the city's population growth, suggest a need for targeted crime prevention strategies and increased law enforcement resources to address the rising violent crime rates in the coming years.