Charlotte Mecklenburg Police have released crime statistics for the first six months of 2006. Crime statistics for the first six months of this year are compared to the same period in 2005.
Violent Crimes: Down by 1.3%
Armed Robberies: Down by 9.1%
Homicides: Down by 8%.
Property Crimes: Up by 1.9%
Rapes: Up by 10.8%
Burglaries: Up by 5.5%
Auto thefts: Up by 3.3%
Aggravated assault: Up by 4.5%
* Approx. 20 cars are reported stolen each day in the Charlotte area.
Violent Crimes: Down by 1.3%
Armed Robberies: Down by 9.1%
Homicides: Down by 8%.
Property Crimes: Up by 1.9%
Rapes: Up by 10.8%
Burglaries: Up by 5.5%
Auto thefts: Up by 3.3%
Aggravated assault: Up by 4.5%
* Approx. 20 cars are reported stolen each day in the Charlotte area.