Crime Safety Grade

C

Charlotte, NC Crime Rate

Higher crime than 55% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 160+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Charlotte Safe?

With an overall crime index of 115, Charlotte has a 15% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 229. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Harwood Lane earning an A+ grade while Washington Heights rates F.

Crime Index Comparison

Charlotte
115
North Carolina Avg
111
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
115
15% above average
Violent Crime
109
9% above average
Property Crime
116
16% above average
Safe Areas
63%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Charlotte

1 in 229

Property crime: 1 in 216

Where Is It Safe in Charlotte?

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Charlotte Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Larceny / Theft · 22% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 2% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 113 ▲ 13%
Assault Violent 112 ▲ 12%
Robbery Violent 102 ▲ 2%
Burglary Property 110 ▲ 10%
Larceny / Theft Property 122 ▲ 22%
Vehicle Theft Property 116 ▲ 16%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Charlotte Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Highland Creek A+ 24
2 Back Creek Church Road A+ 14
3 Providence Plantation A+ 17
4 Robinson Church Road A+ 28
5 Harwood Lane A+ 30
6 Providence Crossing A+ 26
7 Montibello A+ 13
8 Sardis Forest A+ 28
9 Hembstead A+ 37
10 Piper Glen Estates A+ 35
11 Park Crossing A+ 49
12 Eastover A+ 73
13 Olde Providence South A+ 34
14 Myers Park A+ 78
15 Provincetowne A 29
16 Quail Hollow A 58
17 Freedom Park A 98
18 Downtown Mint Hill A 50
19 Sherwood Forest A 35
20 Mountainbrook A 78
21 Ballantyne West A 36
22 Beverly Woods A 83
23 Sharon Woods A 77
24 Sardis Woods A 61
25 Governor's Square A 54
26 Wessex Square A 50
27 Olde Providence North A 94
28 Raintree A 111
29 Bradfield Farms A 55
30 Davis Lake / Eastfield A 37
31 Pleasant Hill Road A 61
32 Chantilly A 147
33 Carmel A 56
34 Foxcroft A 68
35 Coulwood East A 33
36 University City South A 55
37 Whiteoak A 59
38 Oxford Hunt A 79
39 Stonehaven A 59
40 Dixie / Berryhill A 79
41 Ballantyne East A 67
42 Mountain Island A 56
43 Yorkshire A 58
44 Barclay Downs A 152
45 Brown Road A 79
46 Steele Creek A 47
47 Coulwood West A- 56
48 Johnston Road / McAlpine A- 92
49 North Lake A- 50
50 Wildwood A- 85
51 Touchstone Village / Elm Lane A- 76
52 Dilworth A- 156
53 Mallard Creek / Withrow Downs A- 44
54 Pawtuckett A- 51
55 Plaza-Midwood A- 117
56 Newell A- 50
57 Seven Eagles A- 82
58 Sunset Road A- 66
59 Nevin Community A- 68
60 Harbor House A- 73
61 Providence Park A- 109
62 Elizabeth A- 150
63 Prosperity Church Road A- 78
64 Griers Fork A- 55
65 Marlwood A- 77
66 Oakdale South B+ 74
67 Idlewild South B+ 96
68 Hickory Grove B+ 65
69 West Sugar Creek / WT Harris Boulevard B+ 52
70 Henderson Circle B+ 92
71 Hickory Ridge B+ 103
72 Ashbrook B+ 126
73 Rockwell Park / Hemphill Heights B+ 77
74 Mineral Springs / Rumble Road B+ 61
75 Echo Hills B+ 131
76 Becton Park B+ 100
77 Cotswold B+ 139
78 Lansdowne B+ 132
79 Newell South B+ 109
80 Montclaire / Madison Park B 144
81 Colonial Village B 141
82 Yorkmount B 121
83 Todd Park B 138
84 Toddville Road B 104
85 Olde Whitehall B 124
86 Shannon Park B 113
87 Sedgefield B 156
88 Westchester B 138
89 Third Ward B 143
90 Slater Road / Hamilton Circle B 107
91 Plaza-Eastway B 120
92 Oakhurst B 154
93 Montclaire South B- 151
94 Starmount B- 136
95 Fourth Ward B- 159
96 Harris / Houston B- 129
97 Beatties Ford / Trinity B- 125
98 Collingwood B- 157
99 Firestone / Garden Park B- 134
100 Druid Hills North B- 164
101 J.T. Williams B- 164
102 Idlewild Farms C+ 137
103 Coliseum Drive C+ 182
104 Sugaw Creek C+ 151
105 Windsor Park C+ 140
106 Commonwealth C+ 167
107 Derita / Statesville C+ 125
108 North Sharon Amity / Reddman Road C+ 142
109 East Forest C+ 147
110 NoDa C+ 177
111 Seversville C+ 172
112 University City North C+ 124
113 College Downs C+ 134
114 Eastway / Sheffield Park C+ 168
115 Eagle Lake C+ 135
116 Lincoln Heights C+ 154
117 Clanton Park C+ 137
118 Wesley Heights C+ 158
119 Oakview Terrace C+ 166
120 Oaklawn C+ 139
121 Commonwealth Park / Briar Creek C+ 162
122 York Road C 121
123 Farm Pond C 144
124 Enderly Park C 173
125 Thomasboro / Hoskins C 161
126 Hidden Valley C 153
127 Starmount Forest C 185
128 Country Club C 167
129 Eastland / Wilora Lake C 130
130 Greenville C 141
131 McCorey Heights C- 148
132 Westerly Hills C- 174
133 University Park C- 132
134 Second Ward C- 178
135 Cherry C- 195
136 Wilmore C- 182
137 Merry Oaks C- 167
138 Ashley Park D+ 159
139 Oak Forest D+ 160
140 First Ward D+ 178
141 Revolution Park D+ 164
142 Villa Heights D 181
143 Plaza-Shamrock D 189
144 Optimist Park D 195
145 Grier Heights D 182
146 Lockwood D 196
147 West Boulevard D 176
148 Lakewood D- 174
149 Ponderosa / Wingate D- 172
150 Smallwood D- 185
151 Biddleville D- 177
152 Belmont F+ 187
153 Southside Park F+ 190
154 Capitol Drive F+ 198
155 Westover Hills F+ 189
156 Tryon Hills F 192
157 Double Oaks F 190
158 Druid Hills South F 198
159 Reid Park F 197
160 Washington Heights F 187

Charlotte Crime by Zip Code

28207
A+ Index: 76
28277
A Index: 42
28226
A Index: 60
28270
A Index: 53
28278
A Index: 53
28211
A Index: 87
28214
A- Index: 63
28284
A- Index: 191
28285
A- Index: 191
28227
A- Index: 76
28210
A- Index: 109
28209
A- Index: 131
28273
A- Index: 81
28269
A- Index: 64
28215
B+ Index: 79
28203
B+ Index: 159
28282
B+ Index: 160
28280
B+ Index: 160
28244
B+ Index: 160
28262
B+ Index: 89
28213
B Index: 94
28216
B Index: 99
28204
B Index: 168
28212
B Index: 139
28217
B- Index: 138
28202
B- Index: 162
28205
B- Index: 160
28208
C- Index: 159
28206
D Index: 176

Charlotte Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,526,460
Median Income
$65,359
Home Value
$234,066
Median Rent
$1,185
Home Ownership
53%

Racial Demographics

White
44.9%
Black
37.2%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian
6.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Charlotte?
Charlotte has an overall crime index of 115, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 63% of neighborhoods in Charlotte are rated A or B for safety.
Is Charlotte safe to live in?
Charlotte has a crime safety grade of C. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Charlotte?
The safest neighborhoods in Charlotte based on crime data include Harwood Lane, Back Creek Church Road, Highland Creek, Providence Crossing, and Providence Plantation. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Charlotte crime compare to the national average?
Charlotte's overall crime index is 115 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 15% higher than the typical US city.

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