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I was born in North Carolina and found the people really nice. It has been really depressing to see the uptick in crime there. To me the sensation of it all is like breathing in stinky cat food after feeding my cat... But I am now reading it is not as stinky as other cat food...

 

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I was born in North Carolina and found the people really nice. It has been really depressing to see the uptick in crime there. To me the sensation of it all is like breathing in stinky cat food after feeding my cat... But I am now reading it is not as stinky as other cat food...

While there have been far more high profile crimes and politically motivated crime, it might make one think that total crime is on the rise, the statistics show otherwise. There are reasons to be encouraged about crime.
"Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, July 17, 2025) – Today, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) announced encouraging mid-year public safety statistics for January through June 2025, revealing a notable reduction in overall crime, a dramatic decrease in violent crime and a decline in property crime. These positive trends underscore the effectiveness of CMPD's data-driven strategies, innovative initiatives and the tireless dedication of its officers in collaboration with the Charlotte community." Crime Statistics Report

Crime too is not typically citywide. I recommend crimegrade.org for neighborhood maps of crime especially if one is shopping for a home.
 
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