2nd Quarter 2017 Charlotte Crime Statistics

The following statistics are a comparison of the End of 2nd Quarter totals of Charlotte crime in 2017 and 2016. Over the course of January – June 2017, Charlotte’s overall crime index decreased by -4.4% when compared to End of 2nd Quarter totals from 2016. Charlotte’s violent crime saw an increase of 0.9%, while property crime was down by 5.4%. The following graph represents the total crime reported for each division:

 

Crime Statistics for each crime category in Charlotte, 2017:

• Homicide – 113.6% Increase (47 in 2017)
  • Compare to 22 in 2016
• Robbery – 7.8% Increase (982 in 2017)
  • Compare to 911 in 2016
• Rape – 19.6% Increase –  (165 in 2017)
  • Compare to 138 in 2016
• Vehicle Theft – 8.4% Increase (1,260 in 2017)
• Compare to 1,162 in 2016
• Larceny
  • Total –   -8.7% Decrease (11,781 in 2017)
    • vs. 12,909 in 2016
  • Auto –   -4.4% Decrease (8,921 in 2017)
    • vs. 5,421 in 2016
• Burglary
  • Total – 3.1% Increase (3,272 in 2017)
    • Compare to 3,173in 2016
  • Residential –  ‐10% decrease (2083 in 2017)
    • Compare to 2,315 in 2016
  • Commercial – 38.6% Increase (1189 in 2017)
    • Compare to 858 in 2016
• Aggravated Assault –   -4.5% Decrease (1,983 in 2017)
  • Compare to 2077 in 2016

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have divided Charlotte into 13 districts, varying in size.  The number of assigned officers also varies between districts.  CMPD is comprised of around 1,903 sworn officers, over 515 civilian staff, and over 476 volunteers. The department not only patrols the city limits, but also enforces the unincorporated communities of Mecklenburg County. We have included the crime statistics page to display the progress made against crime in each Mecklenburg area division.