Is Sharon Colony safe?
Charlotte, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Sharon Colony as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Sharon Colony
“Go. Sharon Colony is a quiet, leafy residential enclave in Southeast Charlotte that offers a safe and stable environment for visitors and residents alike. While there is minor opportunistic property crime along adjacent major thoroughfares, violent crime is low.”
About the area
Sharon Colony is an established, tree-lined suburban neighborhood located just south of Cotswold and near the SouthPark area. It features mid-century ranch-style homes, quiet cul-de-sacs, and easy driving access to shopping centers and dining options.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Sharon Colony
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
Residential streets are calm for recreational cycling, though designated bike lanes are scarce on connecting thoroughfares like Sharon Amity Road; McAlpine Creek Greenway is a short drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Charlotte metro averages
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties
- Close proximity to SouthPark, Cotswold, and uptown business hubs
- Strong infrastructure with reliable municipal services and high health coverage
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property crimes near major corridors like Sharon Amity Road
- Car dependency with limited pedestrian infrastructure along arterial edges
- Narrow interior residential roads lacking continuous sidewalks
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the neighborhood interior, though occasional panhandling may occur around major retail strip entrances along Sharon Amity Road.
What Sharon Colony is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm with residents walking dogs and low traffic on residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe throughout, with moderate traffic picking up along border roads like Sharon Amity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel; well-lit in driveways though street lighting can be intermittent on side streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and minimal activity; remains safe, though standard precautions against car break-ins apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) operates bus routes along North Sharon Amity Road and Monroe Road; the nearest LYNX Blue Line light rail stations are several miles west (such as Woodlawn or Tyvola Station), requiring a drive or bus transfer.
Ample free driveway and curbside street parking throughout residential blocks, with large free parking plazas at nearby shopping centers.
Things to do in Sharon Colony
- Explore retail shops and grocery markets at the nearby Cotswold Village
- Enjoy outdoor walking trails and sports courts at nearby James Boyce Park or Rama Road Park
- Take a short drive to the SouthPark commercial district for upscale dining and shopping
Local favorites
- Leroy Fox Cotswold · Southern Restaurant & Bar · 4.5★ (1850)Popular local spot serving gourmet Southern comfort food, fried chicken, and craft cocktails.
- Koishi · Japanese & Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (460)Laid-back neighborhood eatery known for fresh sushi rolls and classic Asian noodle dishes.
- Eddie's Place Restaurant · American Diner · 4.6★ (1620)Cozy, enduring neighborhood diner serving all-day breakfast, po'boys, and Southern specials.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.