Matthews, NC has safety grade C, a population of about 32,682, an overall crime rate near 655 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Matthews, NC is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Matthews, NC for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Matthews, NC Crime Rate and Safety Report
Matthews, NC crime snapshot: safety grade C, violent crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
C
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
2.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
Matthews, NC shows good safety standards with a A rating. While some crime exists, the area maintains reasonable safety levels for most residents.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (62.6% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 214 incidents suggests Matthews maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
Matthews demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Matthews, NC Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US3741960, a total of 214 incidents were recorded. Property crime constitutes the most significant portion of the reported offenses, accounting for 134 incidents. Within this category, Larceny/Theft Offenses are the most prevalent, with 86 incidents, followed by Stolen Property Offenses (20 incidents), Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (14 incidents), and a smaller number of Burglary/Breaking & Entering and Motor Vehicle Theft incidents (7 each). Assault is the second most frequent main category, with 61 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. The "others" category accounts for 14 incidents, divided into Embezzlement (4 incidents) and Fraud Offenses (10 incidents). Robbery is relatively low, with only 3 reported incidents. Sex Offenses are the least frequent, with 2 incidents, split between Kidnapping/Abduction and Sex Offenses. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, including the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US3741960, its population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes. Without this contextual data, it is challenging to benchmark the crime statistics against national averages or similar areas.
Matthews, NC crime map
Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
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FAQ about crime in Matthews, NC
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Matthews, NC.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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