Is Clegg safe?
Morrisville, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Clegg as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Clegg
“Go. Clegg is an exceptionally safe, quiet suburban and tech-adjacent community in Morrisville near Research Triangle Park. Violent crime is rare, and the area is welcoming, affluent, and well-maintained.”
About the area
Clegg is a suburban area in Morrisville, North Carolina, known for its proximity to Research Triangle Park (RTP) and modern residential developments. It primarily caters to tech, healthcare, and research professionals seeking peaceful suburban living with convenient access to regional job centers.
- Suburban
- Tech Corridor
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Clegg
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While dedicated bike lanes on major thoroughfares are sparse, the area connects to sections of the Morrisville Greenway system and Lake Crabtree trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates than national and state benchmarks
- Strong local economy with median household incomes well above six figures and minimal poverty
- Modern, high-quality housing stock alongside well-kept commercial and office parks
Cons
- Highly car-dependent suburban layout with limited walkability between neighborhoods
- Frequent traffic congestion along major commuter corridors such as NC-54 and I-40 during peak hours
- Quiet nightlife options within the immediate neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Clegg, with no established encampments or street panhandling observed in the area.
What Clegg is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with steady vehicle traffic as commuters depart for Research Triangle Park.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and orderly, characterized by light retail traffic and workers on lunch breaks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure, with families and residents dining out in shopping plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil with virtually no foot traffic, maintaining a safe atmosphere.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoTriangle and GoCary operate limited regional bus routes through Morrisville connecting to Cary and RTP, but headways are long and personal vehicles are the dominant mode of travel.
Free surface parking lots are abundant across all shopping centers, residential communities, and office complexes.
Things to do in Clegg
- Explore the hiking trails, mountain biking routes, and kayak rentals at nearby Lake Crabtree County Park
- Sample regional and international flavors along the Morrisville and Chapel Hill Road dining corridors
- Spend an afternoon at Boxyard RTP nearby for open-air retail, street food, and community events
Local favorites
- G.58 Cuisine · Fine Dining · 4.5★ (750)Upscale contemporary Chinese restaurant offering refined dishes and elegant plating.
- C&T Wok · Chinese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1200)Lauded local eatery known for authentic Sichuan specialties and generous portions.
- Asali Desserts & Cafe · Cafe · 4.7★ (1100)Popular cafe serving Mediterranean-inspired desserts, gourmet pastries, and specialty coffees.
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.