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Matthews, NC Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Matthews Police Department serves the city of Matthews, NC in Mecklenburg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,806 violent crimes and 5,029 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 108.4 per 100k residents, which is 2.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 230.0 per 100k, 40.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 C
Annual Rate108.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,806 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade F
Annual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate230.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,029 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate13.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate193.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,098 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate23.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents271 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime108.4C1806106.2+2.1%
Property Crime230.0D5029163.6+40.6%
Robbery13.1F905.8+125.9%
Aggravated Assault3.3A19522.3-85.2%
Burglary13.1A64924.0-45.3%
Larceny193.9F4098116.4+66.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft23.0C27122.2+3.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Gay (Male) 2
Anti-Black or African American 4
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1
Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) 1
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Charlotte-Mecklenburg 9 miles
F 186.2
F 353.3
Violent: 71.7% higher
Property: 53.6% higher
Pineville 11 miles
D 163.5
F 1035.2
Violent: 50.8% higher
Property: 350.1% higher
Cornelius 11 miles
A 55.1
B 119.3
Violent: 49.2% lower
Property: 48.1% lower
Huntersville 11 miles
B 81.5
B 144.2
Violent: 24.8% lower
Property: 37.3% lower
Mint Hill 11 miles
A 51.0
A 69.2
Violent: 53.0% lower
Property: 69.9% lower