Many of these historically overlooked thoroughfares still have higher crime rates than Mecklenburg County as a whole. Now, the city is trying some new approaches to turn things around as neighborhood groups continue their efforts to create safe, inviting communities.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say reported crimes were up 3% last year, but the city saw a bigger jump in the most serious crimes homicides. There were 110 reported killings in Charlotte in 2022.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say three people, including a 14-year-old, were shot and killed in three separate incidents over the weekend in the city. Another two people were wounded. There have been at least 88 homicides reported by police in Charlotte in 2021.