New initiatives lead to 6% drop in crime, 17% in violent crime in Charlotte: Police

New initiatives lead to 6% drop in crime, 17% in violent crime in Charlotte: Police

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is kicking off 2025 with what they're calling a major win for public safety. According to new data CMPD released on Thursday, April 10, overall crime across the city has dropped 6% in the first quarter of the year, with a standout 17% decrease in violent crime and a 4% dip in property crimes compared to the same period in 2024. Two Charlotte suspects accused of promo…

CMPD releases Charlotte crime stats - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) says Charlotte had a significant decrease in violent crime in the first quarter of 2025. The department released its Q1 crime report on Thursday. Watch on Demand CMPD says Citywide crime fell 6% overall during the first quarter of the year. This includes a 17% drop in violent crime and a 4% decrease in property crime compared to the same period in 2024. The results cover data fro…