Charlotte neighborhood

Crime in Oak Forest

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

795Reported incidents

8,103Residents

$40,858Median income

At a glance

Oak Forest crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

237

Violent incidents

558

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

Oak Forest crime map

Reported crime density across and around Oak Forest.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Oak Forest

Theft208

Assault193

Arrest109

Drug Offense105

Vandalism62

Retail Theft32

Burglary29

Weapons19

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Oak Forest

WeaponsApr 1, 2026
5400 E W T Harris Bv, Charlotte, Nc 28215
Weapon Law Violations
TheftApr 1, 2026
6100 Grove Park Bv, Charlotte 28227
Stolen Property Offenses
DUI/TrafficApr 1, 2026
5500 E W T Harris Bv, Charlotte, Nc
Driving Under The Influence
Drug OffenseApr 1, 2026
3100 Milton Rd, Charlotte, Nc
Drug/Narcotic Violations
AssaultApr 1, 2026
3200 Amity Pointe Rd, Charlotte, Nc
Simple Assault
MurderMar 31, 2026
6900 The Plaza, Charlotte, Nc
Murder
ArrestMar 30, 2026
7200 The Plaza, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Offenses
Drug OffenseMar 30, 2026
6600 E W T Harris Bv, Charlotte, Nc
Drug/Narcotic Violations
AssaultMar 30, 2026
4300 Colebrook Rd, Charlotte, Nc 28215
Aggravated Assault
BurglaryMar 30, 2026
6900 The Plaza, Charlotte, Nc
Burglary/B&E

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Oak Forest

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FAQ

Oak Forest safety: common questions

Is Oak Forest a safe neighborhood in Charlotte?

Oak Forest has a crime safety grade of D+, making it a higher-crime area of Charlotte. Our analysis counted 795 reported incidents in Oak Forest, including 237 violent and 558 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Oak Forest?

The most frequently reported offense in Oak Forest is Theft.