Charlotte ZIP code

Crime in 28226

Safety grade, crime map and recent incident reports for ZIP code 28226 in Charlotte, NC.

1,014Reported incidents

44,052Residents

$107,527Median income

At a glance

ZIP 28226 crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the ZIP code boundary.

183

Violent incidents

831

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

ZIP 28226 crime map

Reported crime density across ZIP 28226.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in 28226

Theft436

Assault152

Retail Theft137

Arrest116

Vandalism63

Burglary52

Drug Offense19

Sexual Offense15

Latest reports

Recent incidents in 28226

TheftApr 1, 2026
4100 Pepperidge Dr, Charlotte, Nc 28226
Theft From Motor Vehicle
TheftApr 1, 2026
4000 Pepperidge Dr, Charlotte, Nc 27226
Theft From Motor Vehicle
ArrestMar 31, 2026
4400 Montibello Dr, Charlotte, Nc 28226
All Other Offenses
AssaultMar 31, 2026
4600 Colony Rd, Charlotte, Nc 28211
Simple Assault
TheftMar 31, 2026
8500 Pine Thicket Ct, Charlotte, Nc 28226
All Other Thefts
TheftMar 31, 2026
7500 Pineville-matthews Rd, Charlotte, Nc
All Other Thefts
Retail TheftMar 30, 2026
7500 Pineville-matthews Rd, Charlotte, Nc 28226
Shoplifting
DUI/TrafficMar 30, 2026
6700 Poppy Hills Ln, Charlotte, Nc 28226
Driving Under The Influence
AssaultMar 29, 2026
5900 Providence Rd, Charlotte, Nc 28227
Simple Assault
BurglaryMar 29, 2026
3200 Pineville-matthews Rd, Charlotte, Nc
Burglary/B&E

FAQ

ZIP 28226: common questions

Is ZIP code 28226 safe?

ZIP 28226 in Charlotte has a crime safety grade of A (safer than most), with 1,014 reported incidents including 183 violent and 831 property offenses.