Charlotte neighborhood

Crime in First Ward

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the First Ward neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

998Reported incidents

3,200Residents

$67,707Median income

At a glance

First Ward crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

245

Violent incidents

753

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

First Ward crime map

Reported crime density across and around First Ward.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in First Ward

Theft372

Drug Offense181

Assault164

Arrest108

Vandalism62

Weapons47

Robbery20

Burglary18

Latest reports

Recent incidents in First Ward

AssaultApr 1, 2026
300 E 6th St, Charlotte, Nc 28202
Simple Assault
Drug OffenseMar 31, 2026
500 N Brevard St, Charlotte, Nc
Drug/Narcotic Violations
TheftMar 31, 2026
100 E 5th St, Charlotte, Nc 28202
All Other Thefts
TheftMar 30, 2026
700 N Caldwell St, Charlotte, Nc 28202
Theft From Motor Vehicle
ArrestMar 30, 2026
700 E 7th St, Charlotte, Nc 28202
All Other Offenses
AssaultMar 30, 2026
700 N College St, Charlotte, Nc
Simple Assault
AssaultMar 30, 2026
100 E 5th St, Charlotte, Nc
Intimidation
Drug OffenseMar 29, 2026
100 W 9th St, Charlotte, Nc 28202
Drug Equipment Violations
ArrestMar 29, 2026
200 E 5th St, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Offenses
TheftMar 29, 2026
200 E 7th St, Charlotte, Nc
False Pretenses/Swindle

Nearby

Neighborhoods near First Ward

Ashley ParkD+2,958 residents Oak ForestD+8,103 residents Revolution ParkD+1,298 residents Villa HeightsD1,829 residents

FAQ

First Ward safety: common questions

Is First Ward a safe neighborhood in Charlotte?

First Ward has a crime safety grade of D+, making it a higher-crime area of Charlotte. Our analysis counted 998 reported incidents in First Ward, including 245 violent and 753 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in First Ward?

The most frequently reported offense in First Ward is Theft.