FBI UCR Homicide Data — 92 recorded incidents
Charlotte has seen its homicide rate climb dramatically in recent years, making it one of the most dangerous large cities in the Southeast. North Carolina's permitless carry law, combined with the city's rapid growth and corresponding income inequality, has contributed to a surge in gun-related homicides concentrated in the city's east and west side neighborhoods. Charlotte's status as a major banking center has attracted both legitimate commerce and criminal financial activity, with gang networks using the city as a hub for narcotics distribution. The 2023 murder of 24-year-old community organizer Jasmen in the city's SouthPark area highlighted the city's struggle with youth violence. FBI UCR data powers The Murder Channel's Charlotte homicide tracker.
Charlotte, North Carolina has recorded 92 homicides over the tracked period, with 108 victims identified.. The city ranks #23 among 339 U.S. cities tracked by the FBI, with a clearance rate of 13% — meaning an arrest or suspect identification was made in 12 of those incidents.
Firearms — predominantly firearm - handguns — account for 44% of homicides with weapon data, followed by firearm - type unknown, knife/cutting instrument. The highest single month on record was May 2022, with 10 homicides.
Charlotte's homicide rate is near the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 51 cases remain under investigation. The primary reporting agency was Huntersville Police Department, which filed 77 incident reports. See also our North Carolina state homicide data page for broader context. The Charlotte metropolitan area continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.