Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
Matthews has a violent crime rate of 168 per 100,000 residents, 56% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 167.5 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,513 per 100,000, 28% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,010, burglary at 335, vehicle theft at 168 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Matthews receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: Matthews vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)