Huntersville, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Huntersville Police Department serves the city of Huntersville, NC in Mecklenburg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,742 violent crimes and 4,256 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.5 per 100k residents, which is 23.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 144.2 per 100k, 11.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate81.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,742 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents367 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate144.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,256 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate84.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,294 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime81.5B2742106.2-23.2%
Property Crime144.2B4256163.6-11.8%
Robbery3.1A765.8-46.0%
Aggravated Assault6.3A36722.3-71.8%
Burglary34.5D53624.0+43.5%
Larceny84.7B3294116.4-27.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft25.1C41422.2+13.2%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Other Christian 1
Anti-Black or African American 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pineville 0 miles
D 163.5
F 1035.2
Violent: 100.5% higher
Property: 617.7% higher
Cornelius 0 miles
A 55.1
B 119.3
Violent: 32.5% lower
Property: 17.3% lower
Mint Hill 0 miles
A 51.0
A 69.2
Violent: 37.5% lower
Property: 52.0% lower
Charlotte-Mecklenburg 2 miles
F 186.2
F 353.3
Violent: 128.3% higher
Property: 144.9% higher
Matthews 11 miles
C 108.4
D 230.0
Violent: 33.0% higher
Property: 59.5% higher