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. Tracking continues through 2026. 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.
The weapon mix skews toward firearm - handguns (roughly 44% of cases with weapon data), with firearm - type unknown, knife/cutting instrument as the next-most-frequent categories. The single deadliest month on record was May 2022, with 10 homicides logged.
Charlotte's homicide rate is near the average for tracked U.S. cities, based on FBI UCR data. 51 cases remain under investigation. Reporting is dominated by Huntersville Police Department, which filed 77 incident reports. For broader statewide context, see our North Carolina state homicide data page. The Charlotte metropolitan area continues to be monitored as part of the national homicide tracking effort.