Is Your Neighborhood Safe? US Neighborhood Safety Scores

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Idlewild

Charlotte · Go, stay aware

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Street-level view — Mapillary

66out of 100

Go, stay aware

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Idlewild is an established, predominantly suburban residential area in East Charlotte that is generally quiet during the day but sees pockets of elevated property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial corridors. Visitors staying in the area or accessing local international dining will find it manageable by car, provided basic safety precautions are observed.”
— Gogo, on Idlewild

Walk score

34/100

Bike score

38/100

Recent local news: Recent local coverage in East Charlotte has periodically highlighted property crime, vehicle thefts, and traffic safety concerns along major arteries like Idlewild Road and nearby Independence Boulevard.

About the area

SuburbanCar-DependentCulturally DiverseWooded

Idlewild is a diverse, mature suburban neighborhood in East Charlotte characterized by mid-century ranch homes, wooded residential streets, and busy arterial roads lined with strip malls. While not a primary tourist hub, it offers access to rich immigrant-owned culinary spots and proximity to regional parks.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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