Is East Leesville 2 safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates East Leesville 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Leesville 2
“Go. East Leesville is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban district in Northwest Raleigh characterized by leafy residential subdivisions, strong schools, and very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find a peaceful setting, though having a personal vehicle is essential to explore surrounding amenities.”
About the area
East Leesville is an established suburban community in Northwest Raleigh nestled near Leesville Road and Strickland Road. It features single-family homes, neighborhood parks, and convenient access to retail centers along Creedmoor and Glenwood corridors.
- Suburban / Leafy
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in East Leesville 2
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated bike lanes are scarce on main arterial roads, but the neighborhood provides easy vehicular and greenway connector access to the Capital Area Greenway system and Umstead State Park trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Raleigh citywide and national averages
- High median household incomes well exceeding $100,000 and low poverty rates under 5%
- Well-maintained single-family housing stock with high homeownership rates
- Peaceful, low-density residential streets with ample green canopy
Cons
- Car dependency requires driving for almost all daily errands and dining
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and opportunistic property thefts reported in residential driveways
- Limited sidewalk coverage along main thoroughfares like Leesville Road
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this quiet suburban residential area, with no encampments or panhandling observed.
What East Leesville 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with neighborhood joggers, dog walkers, and school commuters.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet suburban streets with minimal pedestrian foot traffic outside of local parks.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and safe, with residents returning home and quiet neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet, with virtually no foot traffic and minimal safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh provides local bus service in the broader area, primarily via Route 23X and Route 70 along major arterials, though interior residential streets have no direct transit coverage.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space, unrestricted residential street parking, and large surface lots at all commercial centers.
Things to do in East Leesville 2
- Explore nature trails and open play areas at nearby Baileywick Park
- Hike or trail run through the northern sections of William B. Umstead State Park nearby
- Visit the local neighborhood shopping plazas along Strickland and Creedmoor roads for dining
Local favorites
- Margaux's Restaurant · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (1250)Longstanding upscale neighborhood bistro serving creative, rotating French-Southern fusion menus.
- Chubby's Tacos Raleigh · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (890)Casual, popular counter-serve taco joint known for its extensive fresh salsa bar and street tacos.
- Sassool · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (2100)Beloved family-owned Mediterranean eatery and bakery offering fresh salads, kabobs, and pita.
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.