Which Neighborhoods In Mecklenburg County North Carolina Are Considered Most Dangerous?
It’s pretty common for any large city to experience a fair share of crimes. But, do you wonder which neighborhoods in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina are considered most dangerous? Apparently, bluestreaknewsonline examined data from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to figure out 5 of the most dangerous neighborhoods.
As we know, the largest city in North Carolina makes up a big part of Mecklenburg County. That would be The Queen City of Charlotte. And, the article looked at crime rates and arrived at the list when comparing number of crimes per 1000 residents in 2022.
And, according to the crime data bluestreaknewsonline found, the most dangerous neighborhood in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina is Lakewood in West Charlotte. The area of around 6000 residents had 136.8 crimes per 1000 people in 2022. According to First&Sold, Lakewood is a neighborhood of mostly single-family 2-3 bedroom homes built from 1960-1979. There’s a mixture of renters vs. owners. And, the data they shared showed nearly 40% owned, while others rented. The neighborhood sits not too far from historic Enderly Park. And, it has easy access to interstate 85.
I say when you’re looking to buy or rent a home, it’s a very personal choice. And, a lot of items factor in on the decision. Of course, realtors always say location, location, location. After all, you can change many things about a house. But, you can’t pick it up and move it. Many neighborhoods experience some level of crime. You just have to weigh your options. And, if you’re happy and feel safe, that’s what matters.
Some friends of ours experienced a break in and robbery at their business in Plaza Midwood last week. So, you just never know. But, if you’d like more information on the neighborhoods in Mecklenburg County North Carolina considered most dangerous, see the full story and data in the article from bluestreaknewsonline.
Major North Carolina City Named Second Best Place To Live In The South
We all know both North and South Carolina are fantastic places to live. And we love to see that acknowledged by others. Whenever I come across any sort of best cities or best places to live list I’m always jumping to see where the Carolinas rank. And on this one, it’s pretty high! This time it’s the Best Places To Live In The South. And this list comes from a reputable source- US News and World Report. Whether it’s the beaches the Piedmont, or the mountains both Carolinas are great places to call home. There is something for everyone. Each year US News ranks the best places to live in the South. And this year 8 Carolina cities made the top 25.
Yes, the top 10 for the entire South. That’s big, North and South Carolina are home to almost a third of the best places to live in the South! In fact, three made the top 10, with 2 in the top 5. And yes the top 5 does come down to the two cities you’d expect Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham. And one of those two cities? It ranked the second best place to live in the entire South. I’ll spoil number one for you now- Huntsville, Alabama.
I know people have strong feelings about both Charlotte and Raleigh, but I’ve called the two cities home. Though I have lived in Charlotte for much more of my life, and love them both. Also featured on this list are a mountain town, a beach town, and some other North and South Carolina cities. You can read all the information on the methodology US News uses in ranking cities here. Below you’ll find the 8 North and South Carolina cities ranked as the best places to live in the South.
You can read the full list from US News & World Report here.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
