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Is Mint Hill, North Carolina Safe?

Population 29,476 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mint Hill is a smaller community of 29,476 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 230.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,649 per 100K.

Mint Hill Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMint HillNorth Carolina AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate274.3317.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2031.52053.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate170.0--268.2
Theft Rate1649.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate289.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

230.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

274/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2032/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mint Hill

Violent crime in Mint Hill is below the national average. The rate of 274.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2031.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,649 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mint Hill Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault170
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary271
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,649
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft289
091% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Mint Hill Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mint Hill
274.3
State
317.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mint Hill
2031.5
State
2053.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mint Hill Safety

Is Mint Hill safe?
Not especially. Mint Hill earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mint Hill?
230.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 274.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2031.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mint Hill safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mint Hill's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,649 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mint Hill?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mint Hill generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mint Hill police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mint Hill?
Crime rates have held steady in Mint Hill, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Mint Hill compare to other cities in North Carolina?
Below average for the state. Mint Hill ranks behind about 65% of North Carolina cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mint Hill to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Mint Hill?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.6 per-thousand rate put Mint Hill below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 274 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mint Hill?
274.3 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (170), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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