CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Police say feeling unsafe in uptown is “unacceptable” and they’re working to “immediately” shift Uptown’s reputation. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police are launching new initiatives to help people feel safer.

Data shows there were eight homicides in Central division which includes Uptown – over a 9 month period in 2025 which is a three year high. Some people say they avoid Uptown because they feel scared, especially at night.

“I want to be clear that this feeling is unacceptable. This is a focused, high impact effort to immediately shift the environment and perception of our center city,” Major Gene Lim from CMPD said.

CMPD has launched CROWN to make people feel safer. CROWN stands for: Center City’s restoration of order and wellness and nonviolence. Police will focus on cr

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