Charlotte, NC has a higher rate of crime than the national average. The violent crime rate in Charlotte is 34.3 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the US average of 22.7 per 100,000 people. Similarly, the property crime rate in Charlotte is 53.6 per 100,000 residents, much higher than the US average of 35.4 per 100,000 people. This indicates that Charlotte has a greater risk of experiencing crime than most other places in the United States and should be taken into consideration by those considering moving to this city.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Charlotte violent crime is 34.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Charlotte property crime is 53.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.