Mecklenburg County, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mecklenburg County in NC is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 108,936 violent crimes and 186,258 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.6 per 100k residents, which is +1.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 325.2 per 100k, +98.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate107.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents108,936 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents541 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,586 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents8,009 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents28,161 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate325.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents186,258 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents24,076 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate245.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents138,730 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22,664 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 107.6 | C | 108936 | 106.2 | +1.3% |
| Property Crime | 325.2 | F | 186258 | 163.6 | +98.8% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 541 | 0.5 | -71.2% |
| Rape | 0.9 | A | 1586 | 3.5 | -74.2% |
| Robbery | 7.8 | D | 8009 | 5.8 | +34.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.0 | B | 28161 | 22.3 | -32.5% |
| Burglary | 32.3 | D | 24076 | 24.0 | +34.4% |
| Larceny | 245.6 | F | 138730 | 116.4 | +111.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 44.0 | F | 22664 | 22.2 | +98.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC
Pineville Police Department
Pineville, NC
Cornelius Police Department
Cornelius, NC
Huntersville Police Department
Huntersville, NC
Matthews Police Department
Matthews, NC
Mint Hill Police Department
Mint Hill, NC