Is Your Neighborhood Safe? US Neighborhood Safety Scores

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West Raleigh

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85out of 100

Overall safety score

“Go. West Raleigh is a safe, bustling sector of the Triangle that bridges North Carolina State University, major cultural hubs, and the town of Cary. Violent crime rates are low, and the area is welcoming to tourists, university visitors, and eventgoers alike.”
— Gogo, on West Raleigh

Walk score

42/100

Bike score

53/100

About the area

SuburbanArts & CultureSports HubCar-Dependent

West Raleigh is defined by major cultural and athletic institutions, including the North Carolina Museum of Art, Carter-Finley Stadium, and the Lenovo Center. It transitions seamlessly into quiet suburban communities and the affluent town of Cary, offering a mix of greenway access, suburban shopping centers, and university research facilities.

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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