Is East Rogers Store 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 Rogers Store as “Go”.
Gogo's take on East Rogers Store
“Go. East Rogers Store is a quiet, rapidly developing suburban enclave in northeast Wake County with very low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe, family-friendly subdivisions and natural green spaces, though having a personal vehicle is essential to get around.”
About the area
Located in the northeastern periphery of Raleigh near Rolesville, East Rogers Store consists predominantly of newer single-family housing developments, pockets of farmland, and neighborhood retail centers. It offers a calm, residential lifestyle with quick access to regional parks and local community amenities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in East Rogers Store
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 24/100
There are no bike-share stations available, and dedicated bike lanes are scarce along main arterials, though neighborhood subdivision streets are safe for casual riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to the Raleigh metropolitan average
- High rate of homeownership and solid household incomes with low area poverty
- Peaceful, family-oriented subdivisions with well-maintained streets and private yards
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation areas like Main Street Park and the Neuse River corridor
Cons
- Highly car-dependent with minimal pedestrian or transit infrastructure outside immediate subdivisions
- Limited nightlife, arts, or walkable commercial hubs within the neighborhood boundaries
- Occasional opportunistic property theft such as unlocked vehicle break-ins typical of growing suburbs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this suburban area, with no established encampments or major social service facilities nearby.
What East Rogers Store is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with light commuter traffic and residents jogging or walking dogs through neighborhood subdivisions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, dominated by school pickups, delivery vans, and standard residential activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Very safe for evening neighborhood walks, though arterial roads lack sidewalks and streetlights.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with minimal foot traffic; general safety is high, though dark rural connecting roads require careful driving.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit service is practically nonexistent in this area; GoRaleigh and GoTriangle do not operate regular fixed-route buses here, requiring reliance on private vehicles or rideshare services.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, consisting of spacious private driveways and large surface lots at local shopping centers.
Things to do in East Rogers Store
- Explore the nearby walking trails and playgrounds at Main Street Park in Rolesville
- Spend a relaxing afternoon golfing at the nearby Heritage Golf Club
- Pick up fresh local produce and baked goods at regional roadside farm stands along Rogers Road
Local favorites
- Off the Hog · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.6★ (380)Down-home counter-service spot serving classic North Carolina pulled pork and smoked meats.
- Rolesville Diner · Diner · 4.5★ (620)Beloved local breakfast and lunch joint offering generous portions of Southern comfort food.
- Sweeties Southern Treats · Bakery · 4.8★ (110)Charming local bakery specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes, and scratch-made desserts.
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.