Mint Hill, NC Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mint Hill Police Department serves the city of Mint Hill, NC in Mecklenburg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,016 violent crimes and 1,577 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.0 per 100k residents, which is 52.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 69.2 per 100k, 57.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 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 AAnnual Rate51.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,016 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents28 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,577 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,131 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.0 | A | 1016 | 106.2 | -52.0% |
| Property Crime | 69.2 | A | 1577 | 163.6 | -57.7% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 28 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 282 | 24.0 | -54.5% |
| Larceny | 47.4 | A | 1131 | 116.4 | -59.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 150 | 22.2 | -50.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville | 0 miles | D 163.5 | F 1035.2 | Violent: 220.6% higher Property: 1396.0% higher |
| Cornelius | 0 miles | A 55.1 | B 119.3 | Violent: 8.0% higher Property: 72.4% higher |
| Huntersville | 0 miles | B 81.5 | B 144.2 | Violent: 59.9% higher Property: 108.4% higher |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg | 2 miles | F 186.2 | F 353.3 | Violent: 265.1% higher Property: 410.6% higher |
| Matthews | 11 miles | C 108.4 | D 230.0 | Violent: 112.6% higher Property: 232.4% higher |