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Wadley, Alabama: Larceny-Theft Dominates Property Crime Landscape in Growing Town
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Crime
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Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
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Crime
Property Crime
Percent Owner Occupied
Median Income
Population
Wadley, located in Alabama, presents an interesting case study in property crime trends. In 2021, the city reported a total of 9 property crimes, all of which were larceny-theft incidents. This single year of data provides a snapshot of the property crime situation in the community. Over the same period, the population has shown some fluctuation, growing from 2,194 in 2020 to 2,268 in 2022, representing a 3.37% increase.
Analyzing the larceny-theft trend, we observe that in 2021, there were 9 reported incidents, which translates to approximately 4.17 incidents per 1,000 residents based on the 2021 population of 2,158. This rate represented 0.03% of the state's total larceny-theft incidents for that year. Given the limited data, it's challenging to determine a long-term trend, but this single data point suggests that larceny-theft is the primary property crime concern in the city.
Regarding burglary, motor vehicle theft, and arson, the data shows zero reported incidents for 2021. This absence of reported crimes in these categories could indicate effective prevention measures or potentially underreporting. Without additional years of data, it's difficult to establish trends or make comparisons to state percentages for these crime types.
When examining potential correlations between property crime and other socioeconomic factors, we observe some interesting patterns. The median income in Wadley has fluctuated over recent years, dropping from $38,648 in 2020 to $33,997 in 2022, a decrease of 12.03%. Concurrently, the homeownership rate slightly decreased from 75% in 2020 to 72% in 2022. While it's tempting to draw connections between these economic factors and the property crime rate, the limited crime data available makes it difficult to establish strong correlations.
Applying predictive models to forecast property crime trends is challenging with only one year of data. However, if we assume the 2021 rate of larceny-theft remains constant and adjust for population projections, we might expect to see around 10 larceny-theft incidents by 2029 (seven years from 2022, presented as five years from now). This projection should be viewed cautiously due to the limited historical data available.
In summary, the property crime landscape in Wadley appears to be dominated by larceny-theft, with no reported incidents of burglary, motor vehicle theft, or arson in the available data year. The city's relatively low crime numbers, when compared to its population, suggest a generally safe environment. However, the economic changes observed, such as decreasing median income and slight reductions in homeownership rates, warrant attention as potential influencing factors on future property crime trends. As the community continues to grow and evolve, ongoing monitoring of these trends will be crucial for maintaining public safety and informing local policy decisions.
