Police Reports 'Dramatic Drop' in Violent Crime Across Charlotte

Police reports 'dramatic drop' in violent crime across Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg police announced a dramatic drop in crime for the first half of 2025, with overall crime down 8% and violent crime down 25%. CMPD credits the drop to proactive policing, stronger community engagement, and targeted programs, like the JADE team, which works with at-risk youth. Homicides are down 29%, aggravated assaults down 25%, and auto thefts down 22%. 15-year-old charged with murder of boy a…

CMPD: Violent crime in Charlotte is down 25% - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say overall crime in the Queen City is on the decline. CMPD just announced that overall crime is down eight-percent compared to the first two quarters of 2024. They say violent crime has taken the biggest tumble and is down 25 percent. That includes things like homicides, robberies, shootings and sex assaults. CMPD tells WCCB Charlotte that it’s all the result of teamwork. Lt. Crystal Fletcher says,…

CMPD reports 29% drop in homicides in first half of 2025

Crime in Charlotte fell 8%, during the first six months of 2025, according to figures released Thursday by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. That included a 5% drop in violent crime and 5% drop in property crime. Homicides were down 29%. Police officials attribute the shift to a mix of data-driven strategies, specialized enforcement teams, and strengthened partnerships between officers and the community. Violent crime saw largest drop…