University City South, Charlotte, NC Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in University City South

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 University City South residents.

 

University City South, Charlotte, NC Map of Violent Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
C
F
Other Crime Grade
D-

$3.79 million

Cost of Crime™ for University City South, Charlotte, NC

In 2025, violent crime will cost $843 per household.

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Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in University City 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.

The C grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. University City South ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of neighborhoods but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to University City South's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in University City South is 4.692 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. University City South residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in University City South varies by area - ranging from 1 in 103 in the southwest areas to 1 in 409 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of University City South, Charlotte, NC see the most incidents - about 19 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in University City South, Charlotte, NC

The total projected cost of crime in University City South for 2025 is $3,786,397. This translates to approximately $502 per resident and $843 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 4.1% of the median household income in University City South. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 37.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 50.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in University City South Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

University City South, Charlotte, NC: $502
Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC: $680
Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: $165
North Carolina: $297
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in University City South is $502 per year, which is $243 more than the national average and $205 more than Charlotte's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to University City South:
  • In Hidden Valley, Charlotte, NC, crime costs $680 per person, which is $178 more than in University City South.
  • In Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC, crime costs $165 per person, which is $337 less than in University City South

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of University City South for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to University City South
Cost per University City South Resident
Murder
$2.65 million
$352
Rape/Sexual Assault
$271,383
$36
Robbery
$166,879
$22
Assault
$695,422
$92
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$3,786,397
$502

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in University City 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 University City South totals $19,103,082 ($2,532 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,889,479 ($3,033 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the University City South violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 southwest part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 University City South’s 7,546 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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University City South Crime Breakdown

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

University City South Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 University City South residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.209
Robbery
0.7031
Rape
0.5931
Murder
0.1871
Total Violent Crime
4.692 (C)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in University City South is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to University City South.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

University City South is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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
B+
A
A
A-
B+
B+
A-
B
B
D+
C
C
A
B
B
A
A-
A-
C
C-
C-
D-
D-
D-
D-
B+
B+
A-
A
A

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

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