How current is the Charlotte incident map?

Refresh cycles vary by source — some Charlotte feeds are near-real-time dispatch logs, others publish every few hours or on a batch cycle. CityAlert re-checks sources continuously and this page regenerates every 10 minutes; individual incidents show their reported timestamps.

Where does CityAlert's Charlotte data come from?

This page is powered by: Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD incident data (open GIS), US National Weather Service alerts (NWS CAP) and GDACS global disaster alerts. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations and are labelled as such.

CityAlert maps reported incidents and official alerts — it isn't a safety score and can't capture unreported crime. Use the live map and trends alongside official Charlotte statistics and local guidance for a complete picture.

How many incidents were reported in Charlotte recently?

In the last 30 days CityAlert recorded 987 reported incidents in the Charlotte area — 144 high or critical severity (15%), led by 960 crime, 22 reports, 4 infra. This reflects reported incidents from the sources listed below, not a complete measure of safety.

Charlotte Crime Map — Live CMPD Incidents

Name: Charlotte live public-safety incident feed
Creator: CityAlert
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Keywords: Charlotte crime map, Charlotte crime rate, CMPD incident data, Charlotte safety map, crime by neighborhood Charlotte, Charlotte police incidents

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police publishes incident data through the county's open GIS portal. CityAlert maps reported crimes across the Charlotte metro alongside Carolina severe storms, ice storms and tropical-system remnants.

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Active incidents near Charlotte

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Latest incident reported Sep 16, 07:05 UTC · page refreshes every ~10 min

Charlotte safety snapshot — last 30 days

Active987 reported incidents144 high/critical (15%)

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A steady flow of reported incidents, some high severity. Counts cover reported incidents from the sources below, within the Charlotte map region — unverified community reports are excluded. This is a descriptive summary, not a safety score.

Latest incidents in Charlotte

Murder · criticalSep 13, 04:00 UTC
Murder — 300 E 5TH ST — Central
Murder · criticalSep 13, 04:00 UTC
Murder — 9300 KITTANSETT DR — University City
Murder · criticalSep 13, 04:00 UTC
Murder — 9600 N TRYON ST — University City
Simple Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Simple Assault — 7000 WANDERING CREEK DR — North
Simple Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Simple Assault — 5900 COUNTRY WALK DR — Independence
Simple Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Simple Assault — 4500 EAVES LN — North Tryon
Simple Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Simple Assault — 6700 CHIEFTAIN DR — North
Aggravated Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Aggravated Assault — 3300 MAGNOLIA HILL DR — Eastway
Weapon Law Violations · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Weapon Law Violations — 8500 IDLEWILD RD — Independence
Aggravated Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Aggravated Assault — 1000 COLISEUM DR — Eastway
Aggravated Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Aggravated Assault — 900 INTERURBAN AV — Freedom
Simple Assault · highSep 15, 04:00 UTC
Simple Assault — 8500 N TRYON ST — University City

Charlotte safety news

Less humid and sunnier today before another run at the 90sWCNC Charlotte · Sep 17, 04:01 UTC
Charlotte lands WTA Finals, will become tennis' global HQ starting in 2027WCNC Charlotte · Sep 17, 04:00 UTC
Multi-state police chase ends in Spartanburg County, one person arrestedWCNC Charlotte · Sep 17, 03:15 UTC
Embattled CMS board chair accused of bypassing contracting rules, HR complaint revealsWCNC Charlotte · Sep 17, 02:01 UTC
Gas prices rise as drivers question whether they’re getting what they pay forWCNC Charlotte · Sep 17, 01:55 UTC
Charlotte approves $125K contract for police behavior tracking systemWCNC Charlotte · Sep 17, 01:54 UTC

Charlotte incident map FAQ

How current is the Charlotte incident map?: Refresh cycles vary by source — some Charlotte feeds are near-real-time dispatch logs, others publish every few hours or on a batch cycle. CityAlert re-checks sources continuously and this page regenerates every 10 minutes; individual incidents show their reported timestamps.
Where does CityAlert's Charlotte data come from?: This page is powered by: Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD incident data (open GIS), US National Weather Service alerts (NWS CAP) and GDACS global disaster alerts. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations and are labelled as such.
Is Charlotte safe?: CityAlert maps reported incidents and official alerts — it isn't a safety score and can't capture unreported crime. Use the live map and trends alongside official Charlotte statistics and local guidance for a complete picture.
How many incidents were reported in Charlotte recently?: In the last 30 days CityAlert recorded 987 reported incidents in the Charlotte area — 144 high or critical severity (15%), led by 960 crime, 22 reports, 4 infra. This reflects reported incidents from the sources listed below, not a complete measure of safety.

Data sources for Charlotte

Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD incident data (open GIS)
US National Weather Service alerts (NWS CAP)
GDACS global disaster alerts

Incidents update continuously — this page reflects the latest feed data. Media-sourced incidents are approximate block-level locations. Methodology & full source list

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