Charlotte ZIP code

Crime in 28217

Safety grade, crime map and recent incident reports for ZIP code 28217 in Charlotte, NC.

5,041Reported incidents

30,562Residents

$53,040Median income

At a glance

ZIP 28217 crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the ZIP code boundary.

1,069

Violent incidents

3,972

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

ZIP 28217 crime map

Reported crime density across ZIP 28217.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in 28217

Theft1,961

Assault818

Arrest508

Drug Offense475

Retail Theft420

Vandalism266

Burglary249

Robbery108

Latest reports

Recent incidents in 28217

AssaultApr 1, 2026
200 Livingstone Falls Dr, Charlotte, Nc
Simple Assault
ArrestApr 1, 2026
2700 Water Ridge Py, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Offenses
TheftApr 1, 2026
600 Scholtz Rd, Charlotte, Nc
Motor Vehicle Theft
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
5900 South Bv, Charlotte, Nc 28217
Shoplifting
TheftApr 1, 2026
5200 Nations Crossing Rd, Charlotte, Nc
Motor Vehicle Theft
Retail TheftApr 1, 2026
5900 South Bv, Charlotte, Nc
Shoplifting
ArrestApr 1, 2026
7200 Forest Point Bv, Charlotte, Nc 28217
All Other Offenses
TheftApr 1, 2026
700 High Meadow Ln, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Thefts
TheftApr 1, 2026
6100 Cherrycrest Ln, Charlotte, Nc 28217
False Pretenses/Swindle
AssaultMar 31, 2026
4300 S Tryon St, Charlotte, Nc
Simple Assault

FAQ

ZIP 28217: common questions

Is ZIP code 28217 safe?

ZIP 28217 in Charlotte has a crime safety grade of B- (safer than most), with 5,041 reported incidents including 1,069 violent and 3,972 property offenses.