Charlotte neighborhood

Crime in Optimist Park

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

505Reported incidents

2,114Residents

$61,868Median income

At a glance

Optimist Park crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

107

Violent incidents

398

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Optimist Park crime map

Reported crime density across and around Optimist Park.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Optimist Park

Theft214

Assault82

Arrest81

Drug Offense44

Burglary28

Vandalism28

Robbery12

Weapons6

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Optimist Park

TheftApr 1, 2026
2100 N Davidson St, Charlotte, Nc 28205
All Other Thefts
ArrestApr 1, 2026
900 N College St, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Offenses
WeaponsMar 31, 2026
500 E 12th St, Charlotte, Nc
Weapon Law Violations
TheftMar 29, 2026
1000 N Brevard St, Charlotte, Nc 28206
All Other Thefts
Drug OffenseMar 29, 2026
900 N Brevard St, Charlotte, Nc 28206
Drug/Narcotic Violations
TheftMar 29, 2026
1000 N Brevard St, Charlotte, Nc 28206
All Other Thefts
TheftMar 27, 2026
900 N College St, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Thefts
AssaultMar 27, 2026
400 E 22nd St, Charlotte, Nc 28205
Simple Assault
Drug OffenseMar 25, 2026
500 E 12th St, Charlotte, Nc
Drug/Narcotic Violations
AssaultMar 25, 2026
900 N College St, Charlotte, Nc 28202
Intimidation

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Optimist Park

Villa HeightsD1,829 residents Plaza-ShamrockD3,037 residents Grier HeightsD3,532 residents LockwoodD1,319 residents

FAQ

Optimist Park safety: common questions

Is Optimist Park a safe neighborhood in Charlotte?

Optimist Park has a crime safety grade of D, making it a higher-crime area of Charlotte. Our analysis counted 505 reported incidents in Optimist Park, including 107 violent and 398 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Optimist Park?

The most frequently reported offense in Optimist Park is Theft.