University City Blvd, University City South

I think anyone that has travelled through this area understands that the area has really went down. Even though Mecklenburg County tries to keep this area decent with new retail outlets, etc., it still manages to have some of the highest crime rates in Charlotte.

I've been a student at UNCC for the past four years, but crime seems to be at a record high this year. Every week I get email from the campus police department telling us about crimes that occurred on or off of University City Blvd (I-29).

This area is relatively safe during the day, although a car robbery occurred recently as early as 10am. Even still, I would say that you're fine during the day. I would just not recommend being alone at night, nor living right near the university! Concord is a much better location - and safer!