March 2013 Charlotte Crime Statstics

The following year-to-date statistics are compared to January-March of 2012:

• Homicide – 33.3% Decrease (8 Total, Compared to 12 in 2012)
• Robbery – 0.2% Increase (412 Total)
• Rape – 17.3% Increase – (61 Total)
• Arson – 13.3% Increase (51 Total)
• Vehicle Theft – 3.3% Decrease (384 Total)
• Larceny
  • Total – 4.2% Decrease (5007 Total)
  • Auto – 11.3% Decrease (1692 Total)
• Burglary
  • Total – 16.2% Decrease (1474 Total)
  • Residential – 17.7% Decrease (1170 Total)
  • Commercial – 10.1% Decrease (304 Total)
• Aggravated Assault – 9.5% Decrease (663 Total)

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 1,717 sworn officers, over 564 civilian staff, and over 400 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.