24. Charlotte
Charlotte is one of only a handful of large cities in the United States where homicides are increasing rather than decreasing this year. The prevalence of gun violence, particularly among teenagers, may be indicative of Charlotte’s ongoing upward mobility issues. According to AH Datalytics, a criminal justice analytics group, killings in Charlotte have increased by more than 40% so far in 2024 as of April 20 compared to the same period last year. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recorded 34 homicides in the first three months of 2024, up 31% over the same period in 2023. There were 26 killings during that time last year. According to AH Datalytics, the amount has since increased to 40.
