Statistics

August 2011 - 2012 Comparison of Metro Charlotte Area Crime Rates

The following statistics are compared to August of 2011:

• Homicide - 5.7% Decrease
• Robbery - 15.2% Increase
• Rape -  4.0% Increase 
• Arson - 0.8% Decrease
• Vehicle Theft - .01% Decrease
• Larceny 
• Total - 7.5% Increase
• Auto - 1.1% Increase
• Burglary
• Total - 8.4% Decrease
• Residential - 6.5% Decrease
• Commercial - 13.2% Decrease
• Aggravated Assault - 11.7% Increase

August 2012 Charlotte Crime by Division

About CMPD

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have divided Charlotte into 13 districts, varying in size.  The number of assigned officers also varies between districts.  CMPD is comprised of around 1,717 sworn officers, over 564 civilian staff, and over 400 volunteers. The department not only patrols the city limits, but also enforces the unincorporated communities of Mecklenburg County.