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Crime
Violent Crime
Median Rent
Racial Distributions
Population
Woodbury, located in Tennessee, presents an interesting case study in violent crime trends over the past decade. From 2010 to 2022, the total number of violent crimes fluctuated, with a notable decrease from 13 incidents in 2010 to just 2 in 2022, representing an 84.62% reduction. During this same period, the population grew from 6,341 in 2010 to 7,019 in 2022, an increase of 10.69%.
The murder rate in the city has remained consistently at zero throughout the observed period from 2010 to 2022. This stability is particularly noteworthy given the population growth, indicating that the city has maintained a zero murder rate per 1,000 residents. The percentage of state murders attributed to Woodbury has also remained at 0% throughout this time, suggesting that the city has effectively managed to prevent homicides despite demographic changes.
Rape incidents in the city have been sporadic and infrequent. There were two reported cases in 2010 and one in 2011, representing 0.13% and 0.07% of state rape cases respectively. From 2012 to 2022, no rape cases were reported. This translates to a decrease from 0.32 rapes per 1,000 people in 2010 to 0 per 1,000 in 2022, indicating a significant improvement in this aspect of public safety.
Robbery trends show minimal occurrences. The city experienced one robbery each in 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018, and 2020. These incidents represented between 0.01% and 0.03% of state robberies in their respective years. The robbery rate per 1,000 people fluctuated slightly, with a peak of 0.15 per 1,000 in 2011 and 2013, decreasing to 0 per 1,000 in 2022. This suggests an overall improvement in robbery prevention despite occasional incidents.
Aggravated assault has been the most prevalent form of violent crime in the city. The number of cases peaked at 22 in 2012, representing 0.1% of state aggravated assaults. However, there has been a general downward trend, with only 2 cases reported in 2022, accounting for 0.01% of state cases. The rate per 1,000 people decreased from 1.74 in 2010 to 0.28 in 2022, indicating a substantial improvement in public safety regarding this crime category.
A strong correlation exists between the decline in violent crimes and the city's racial composition. Throughout the period, the white population remained dominant, consistently above 94% of the total population. This stability in racial demographics coincided with the overall decrease in violent crimes, suggesting a possible relationship between community cohesion and crime rates.
Applying predictive models based on the observed trends, it's projected that by 2029 (five years from now), Woodbury may experience a further reduction in violent crimes. The model suggests that aggravated assaults could potentially decrease to 1-2 incidents per year, while other categories of violent crime may remain at or near zero, assuming current socio-economic conditions and law enforcement strategies persist.
In conclusion, Woodbury has demonstrated a remarkable improvement in violent crime rates over the past decade. The consistent absence of murders, the reduction in rapes and robberies to near-zero levels, and the significant decrease in aggravated assaults all point to a safer community. These trends, coupled with the stable racial composition and growing population, suggest that Woodbury has effectively managed public safety while experiencing demographic growth. The projected continuation of these positive trends indicates a promising future for the safety and well-being of Woodbury's residents.