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Burton

Durham · Caution

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Two or three BBS — cotinis (Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0)

62out of 100

Caution

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Burton is a predominantly residential East Durham neighborhood that is generally peaceful during the daytime but experiences elevated property and violent crime rates relative to national averages. Visitors will find community warmth around its central park, but should remain vigilant and avoid walking through unfamiliar side streets after dark.”
— Gogo, on Burton

Walk score

48/100

Bike score

56/100

Recent local news: East Durham sectors, including neighborhoods bordering Burton, remain the focus of ongoing citywide violence reduction and community safety initiatives following periodic spikes in gunfire.

About the area

ResidentialWorking-ClassHistoric CottagesQuiet Streets

Burton is a historic, working-class residential neighborhood located just east of Downtown Durham, anchored by Burton Park. The area features a mix of mid-century cottages, newly renovated bungalows, and quiet residential blocks in close proximity to the burgeoning East Durham commercial corridor.

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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