Charlotte, NC Crime Rates & Map

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77%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

102%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

73%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Charlotte_{/100k people}	North Carolina_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	39,378	n/a (estimate)	4,121	2,469	2,324
Murder	108	n/a	11.3	8.1	6.3
Rape	271	n/a	28.4	30.5	40.0
Robbery	1,381	n/a	144.5	54.9	66.1
Assault	5,372	n/a	562.2	311.6	268.2
Violent crime	7,132	n/a (estimate)	746	405	370
Burglary	4,095	n/a	428.6	370.8	269.8
Theft	24,356	n/a	2,549.1	1,494.0	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	3,795	n/a	397.2	199.3	282.7
Property crime	32,246	n/a (estimate)	3,375	2,064	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Charlotte crime rates are 77% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Charlotte are 102% higher than the national average
In Charlotte you have a 1 in 25 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Charlotte is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Charlotte has increased by 5%

Charlotte crime map

The Charlotte crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Charlotte as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Charlotte crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Charlotte crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Charlotte (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Charlotte, per 100,000 residents. In Charlotte, the total number of daily crimes is 1.67 times more than the North Carolina average and 1.77 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Charlotte are 1.84 times more than the North Carolina average and 2.02 times more than the national average. For property crime, Charlotte has a daily crime rate that is 1.64 times more than the North Carolina average and 1.73 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Charlotte (higher is better)

Compared to the other cities in North Carolina and all other cities across the US, is Charlotte safe? From the gauges displayed above, you will notice that Charlotte is safer than 17% of other cities in the state of North Carolina. In addition, Charlotte is safer than 7% of cities in the entire United States. To achieve these results, all North Carolina and United States cities were analyzed to determine how many locations had a lower crime rate than Charlotte. By studying this data, it was possible to determine that Charlotte is above average in safety when compared with other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Charlotte

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Charlotte is 1 in 134

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Charlotte is 1 in 30

The chance of being a victim of crime in Charlotte is 1 in 25

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Charlotte, North Carolina? If you reside in Charlotte, then there is a 1 in 134 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 30. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 25 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Charlotte.

Year Over Year Crime In Charlotte (per 100,000 people)

Determining whether Charlotte is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Charlotte violent crime rates have decreased by 5%. At the same time, property crime has increased by 8% year over year. Total crimes for Charlotte has increased by 5% in the same time frame.

Charlotte police department

Item	Charlotte	North Carolina	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	2,122	14,511	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	4.8	3.3

Sex offenders in North Carolina

State	Total offenders	North Carolina_/100K	National_/100K
North Carolina	26,293	320	266

There are a total of 26,293 sex offenders in North Carolina. This yields a total of 320 sex offenders in North Carolina per 100,000 residents which is 20% greater than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Marvin, NC	6,672	132	671	803
Lowesville, NC	3,180	132	674	806
Fort Mill, SC	19,920	68	741	809
Wesley Chapel, NC	9,287	142	724	866
Weddington, NC	11,000	154	786	941
Hemby Bridge, NC	1,853	157	802	960
Lake Park, NC	3,851	168	855	1,023
Charlotte, NC	873,570	746	3,375	4,121

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
San Francisco, CA	874,784	696	6,246	6,942
Indianapolis, IN	869,387	1,028	3,377	4,404
Columbus, OH	889,079	450	3,484	3,934
Fort Worth, TX	892,221	502	2,740	3,242
Jacksonville, FL	902,488	387	2,339	2,726
Charlotte, NC	873,570	746	3,375	4,121

Source: The Charlotte, NC crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.