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Crime Down 69% on Charlotte Light Rail, But Safety Concerns Remain

Crime on Charlotte’s light rail system has dropped sharply in early 2026, but recent incidents show safety concerns remain far from resolved. According to new Q1 data, crime on the CATS Blue Line is down 69% compared to the same time last year. The decline follows a major push by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police to increase patrols across the transit system. From January through March, more than 3,700 officer shifts were staffed in an off-duty capac…
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Charlotte Stories broke the news on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
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