CHARLOTTE — Violent crime is down dramatically this year in the Queen City, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced on Thursday morning.
Homicides were down 38% through March compared to the first quarter of last year.
That is 20 people killed, compared to 32.
There’s also been a 17% drop in violent crime overall, and the number of all crimes fell 6%.
CMPD says they’re now fighting a perception problem.
“We understand that some of, some people in this community have a perception that is negative, but the reality is the people we hear from and talk to for the most part think that Charlotte remains a safe city,” said Deputy Chief David Robinson, CMPD.
Auto thefts are also down 21%, including a 44% drop in Kia and Hyundai thefts so far this year.
Those cars were targeted after a viral TikTok video showed how to easily steal them.
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