CHARLOTTE, NC – Violent crime and overall crime is down in Charlotte, according to newly released mid-year crime statistics from CMPD.
During a news conference on Thursday, CMPD announced that through the first two quarters of the year, overall crime has decreased 8% compared to the same time last year.
The department says Charlotte saw a 25% reduction in violent crime, which includes homicides, rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults, encompassing shootings.
Property crime fell 5%, which includes residential and commercial burglary, auto theft and larceny.
“I am incredibly proud of our patrol officers, who are in our neighborhoods daily, engaging with the community, observing suspicious activity and providing our detectives with the crucial information needed to arrest violent offenders,” said Deputy Chief Ryan Butler, who oversees the Investigative Services Group. “The progress we’re making in reducing violent crime comes from strong, ongoing teamwork.”
Other takeaways from the mid-year briefing include:
- Homicides are down 29%
- Aggravated assaults are down 25%
- Robberies are down 21%
But not all crime is down. CMPD says burglaries increased by 7%, and larcenies from automobiles rose by 3%.
The department is encouraging people to take simple precautions like locking their vehicles and securing valuables.
Click here to see CMPD’s news release on the mid-year crime stats.
