Monday, June 8, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
Charlotte Crime Watch

Charlotte neighborhood

Crime in East Forest

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the East Forest neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.

1,507Reported incidents
16,407Residents
$48,359Median income

At a glance

East Forest crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

374
Violent incidents
1,133
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

East Forest crime map

Reported crime density across and around East Forest.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in East Forest

Theft482
Assault309
Arrest219
Retail Theft136
Drug Offense115
Burglary80
Vandalism80
Weapons29

Latest reports

Recent incidents in East Forest

  • Burglary

    7000 E Independence Bv, Charlotte, Nc

    Burglary/B&E

  • Robbery

    1800 Village Lake Dr, Charlotte, Nc 28212

    Robbery

  • Drug Offense

    1600 Chasewood Dr, Charlotte, Nc

    Drug/Narcotic Violations

  • Drug Offense

    5800 E Independence Bv, Charlotte, Nc

    Drug/Narcotic Violations

  • Vandalism

    7400 E Independence Bv, Charlotte, Nc 28227

    Damage/Vandalism Of Property

  • Theft

    8500 E Independence Bv, Charlotte, Nc 28227

    Theft From Motor Vehicle

  • Drug Offense

    7200 E Independence Bv, Charlotte, Nc 28227

    Drug/Narcotic Violations

  • Robbery

    1600 Galleria Bv, Charlotte, Nc

    Robbery

  • Arrest

    11000 E Independence Bv, Matthews, Nc

    All Other Offenses

  • Theft

    7200 Wallace Ln, Charlotte, Nc 28212

    All Other Thefts

Nearby

Neighborhoods near East Forest

Derita / StatesvilleC+5,983 residentsNorth Sharon Amity / Reddman RoadC+8,342 residentsNoDaC+4,228 residentsSeversvilleC+590 residents

FAQ

East Forest safety: common questions

Is East Forest a safe neighborhood in Charlotte?

East Forest has a crime safety grade of C+, making it a mid-range area of Charlotte. Our analysis counted 1,507 reported incidents in East Forest, including 374 violent and 1,133 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in East Forest?

The most frequently reported offense in East Forest is Theft.