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Charlotte Crime Watch

Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte Crime Map & Safety Report

A straightforward, data-led look at crime and safety across Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, built from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports and U.S. Census figures.

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1,526,460Residents
93Crime index (100 = U.S. avg)
78thPercentile vs. U.S. cities

At a glance

Your real-world odds in Charlotte

Estimated annual chance of being affected, calibrated against national benchmark rates.

1 in 228
Violent crime odds / year
15% above the national average
1 in 37
Property crime odds / year
47% above the national average
7% below the national average
Overall crime vs. national
74,770
Incidents analyzed
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Crime map

Where crime happens in Charlotte

Warmer blocks report more crime relative to the rest of the city.

Reported Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department incidents, shaded by intensity. Open the full map for a larger view.
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Latest reports

Recent crime in Charlotte

The newest reported incidents across the city.

  • DUI/Traffic

    4200 Trailer Dr, Charlotte, Nc

    Driving Under The Influence

  • Drug Offense

    100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, Nc

    Drug/Narcotic Violations

  • Arrest

    2700 Water Ridge Py, Charlotte, Nc

    All Other Offenses

  • Theft

    700 Belton St, Charlotte, Nc 28209

    Theft From Motor Vehicle

  • Arrest

    1300 East Bv, Charlotte, Nc

    Trespass Of Real Property

  • Theft

    700 High Meadow Ln, Charlotte, Nc

    All Other Thefts

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Neighborhoods

Safest & highest-crime Charlotte areas

Every neighborhood graded A to F. Tap one for its own map and recent incidents.

Safest neighborhoods

Robinson Church RoadA+10,262 residentsProvidence PlantationA+10,064 residentsHarwood LaneA+8,064 residentsBack Creek Church RoadA+15,545 residents

Highest-crime neighborhoods

Washington HeightsF1,906 residentsReid ParkF1,757 residentsDruid Hills SouthF1,357 residentsDouble OaksF1,583 residents

Trend

Reported crime over the past year

May: 6,595Jun: 6,571Jul: 6,888Aug: 6,728Sep: 6,651Oct: 6,583Nov: 6,055Dec: 6,038Jan: 5,403Feb: 5,124Mar: 5,768Apr: 198
MayLatest month up 12.6% vs. prior monthApr

Explore

Dig into the data

Explore Charlotte crime and safety in detail:

Charlotte Crime Map InteractiveSee where crime concentrates block by block.Charlotte Crime Rate StatisticsViolent & property rates vs. the U.S. average.Crime by Type BreakdownTheft, vehicle theft, assault, robbery & more.Neighborhood Rankings A–F gradesSafest and highest-crime Charlotte neighborhoods.

Overview

Understanding crime in Charlotte

Charlotte is a banking capital that has roughly doubled in population within a generation, and its safety map is still catching up to that growth. The glassy Uptown core, the affluent southern wedge running through Myers Park and out to Ballantyne, and the older corridors along Beatties Ford Road and the eastside each tell a different story about risk.

This site exists to give Charlotteans a clear-eyed read on where reported crime actually lands, neighborhood by neighborhood. We map the clusters, assign every community and ZIP a consistent A-to-F grade, and turn large totals into odds you can actually use when choosing where to rent, buy, or send the kids to school. As in most Sun Belt cities, property crime carries the volume while serious violence stays concentrated in a few corridors.

About this data: Figures are compiled from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department open crime data and U.S. Census Bureau demographics. CMPD reports incident locations to the block level, so this analysis is intended for neighborhood and ZIP-level comparison only.

FAQ

Charlotte crime: common questions

Is Charlotte a safe city to live in?

Charlotte's crime rate is driven mainly by property crime, while its violent crime rate sits near the middle for large U.S. cities. Safety varies a great deal by neighborhood, and the city's well-established southern communities are considerably safer than the citywide average implies.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Charlotte?

The southern wedge — including Myers Park, Dilworth, and the Ballantyne area — consistently grades among the safest, with low reported-crime rates. These neighborhoods benefit from stable, owner-occupied housing and distance from the busiest commercial and nightlife corridors.

Which areas of Charlotte have the most crime?

Reported activity is heaviest around the Uptown core, parts of the Beatties Ford Road corridor on the west side, and eastside stretches near Central Avenue. Much of that volume reflects commercial density and apartment concentration rather than uniform danger.

Is car theft a big problem in Charlotte?

Vehicle theft and break-ins are among Charlotte's most frequently reported crimes, clustering around apartment complexes, retail lots, and busy commercial corridors. As in many fast-growing Sun Belt cities, leaving valuables visible or cars unlocked is a common factor, so basic precautions go a long way.

Where does this Charlotte crime data come from?

The figures are compiled from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department open incident data combined with U.S. Census Bureau demographics. CMPD reports incident locations to the block level, so the analysis is built for neighborhood and ZIP-level comparison rather than pinpointing exact addresses.