The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Montclaire South

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Montclaire South.

 

Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC Map of Crime Rates
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F

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
F
Other Crime Grade
D

$14.9 million

Cost of Crime™ for Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC

In 2025, crime will cost $3,235 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Montclaire South in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC Safe?

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Montclaire South ranks in the 7th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 7% of neighborhoods but less safe than 93%. This analysis applies only to Montclaire South's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Montclaire South is 78.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Montclaire South Residents generally consider the central part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Montclaire South varies by area - ranging from 1 in 9 in the southeast areas to 1 in 16 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC see the most incidents - about 251 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC

The total projected cost of crime in Montclaire South for 2025 is $14,873,317. This translates to approximately $1,119 per resident and $3,235 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.3% of the median household income in Montclaire South. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Montclaire South Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC: $1119
Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC: $1113
Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC: $411
North Carolina: $538
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Montclaire South is $1,119 per year, which is $655 more than the national average and $581 more than Charlotte's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Montclaire South:
  • In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $1,113 per person, which is $6 less than in Montclaire South.
  • In Provincetowne, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $411 per person, which is $708 less than in Montclaire South

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Montclaire South for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Montclaire South
Cost per Montclaire South Resident
Murder
$4.63 million
$349
Rape/Sexual Assault
$464,767
$35
Robbery
$604,805
$46
Assault
$2.56 million
$192
Kidnapping
$307,420
$23
Vehicle Theft
$1.05 million
$79
Burglary
$753,937
$57
Theft
$2.81 million
$212
Arson
$18,449
$1
Vandalism
$805,187
$61
Animal Cruelty
$10,031
$1
Drug Crimes
$756,715
$57
Identity Theft
$92,681
$7
Total Cost of Crime
$14,873,317
$1,119

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Montclaire South totals $33,860,055 ($2,548 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $48,733,372 ($3,667 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Montclaire South crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Montclaire South’s 13,291 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Montclaire South Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Montclaire South residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
6.699
Robbery
1.447
Rape
0.5767
Murder
0.1855
Total Violent Crime
8.908 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
40.88
Vehicle Theft
5.125
Burglary
6.254
Arson
0.0575
Total Property Crime
52.32 (F)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3815
Drug Crimes
7.697
Vandalism
8.480
Identity Theft
0.9009
Animal Cruelty
0.1020
Total "Other" Rate
17.56 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Montclaire South is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Montclaire South.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
C
D
D+
C-
D+
C-
C-
C-
D-
C
D-
B
A
B
D
D+
D-
D
B-
D-
C
A
C-
D
C+
D-
D+
C+
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Montclaire South is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
B+
B+
C-
D+
D+
D+
C
C
A-
B
B
D+
C-
C-
B
C+
C+
C+
C+
C+
B+
A+
A+
C
A
A
B+
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Montclaire South is less safe than the North Carolina state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Montclaire South, Charlotte, NC average SchoolGrade of B, with 45% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Montclaire South schools on SchoolGrade

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