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West End

Durham · Go, stay aware

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68out of 100

Go, stay aware

Overall safety score

“Go with care. West End is a historic, transitioning neighborhood adjacent to Duke University and Downtown Durham that is pleasant and interesting to visit during the day. While popular eateries and cultural landmarks draw steady foot traffic, property crime and occasional nighttime street incidents mean visitors should remain alert after dark.”
— Gogo, on West End

Walk score

72/100

Bike score

75/100

About the area

Historic / Tree-LinedEclectic & ArtsyCollegiate AdjacentRapidly Evolving

West End is an eclectic Durham neighborhood characterized by early-20th-century craftsman bungalows, active community institutions, and growing commercial pockets. Positioned directly between the American Tobacco District and Duke University, it offers a vibrant blend of long-time residents, students, and young professionals.

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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