Charlotte ZIP code

Crime in 28216

Safety grade, crime map and recent incident reports for ZIP code 28216 in Charlotte, NC.

5,303Reported incidents

53,422Residents

$67,085Median income

At a glance

ZIP 28216 crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the ZIP code boundary.

1,353

Violent incidents

3,950

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

ZIP 28216 crime map

Reported crime density across ZIP 28216.

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Composition

Reported offenses in 28216

Theft1,854

Assault1,112

Retail Theft554

Arrest527

Drug Offense453

Vandalism296

Burglary233

Robbery80

Latest reports

Recent incidents in 28216

TheftApr 1, 2026
3300 Dunn Commons Py, Charlotte, Nc
Motor Vehicle Theft
AssaultApr 1, 2026
2400 Kendall Dr, Charlotte, Nc 28216
Aggravated Assault
TheftApr 1, 2026
2200 Ludlow Dr, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Thefts
TheftApr 1, 2026
6800 Northlake Mall Dr, Charlotte, Nc 28216
Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts from Vehicle
TheftApr 1, 2026
5000 Evanders Wy, Charlotte, Nc 28216
Motor Vehicle Theft
TheftApr 1, 2026
1100 Bridgefield Pl, Charlotte, Nc 28216
Motor Vehicle Theft
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
9800 Northlake Centre Py, Charlotte, Nc 28269
Shoplifting
ArrestApr 1, 2026
6600 Simpson Rd, Charlotte, Nc 28216
Trespass Of Real Property
TheftApr 1, 2026
3900 Tennessee Av, Charlotte, Nc 28208
Motor Vehicle Theft
TheftApr 1, 2026
4900 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Thefts

FAQ

ZIP 28216: common questions

Is ZIP code 28216 safe?

ZIP 28216 in Charlotte has a crime safety grade of B (safer than most), with 5,303 reported incidents including 1,353 violent and 3,950 property offenses.