Is Hollemans Crossroads safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollemans Crossroads as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollemans Crossroads
“Go. Hollemans Crossroads is a tranquil, rapidly developing suburban junction in southwest Wake County with exceptionally low rates of violent crime. Visitors will find safe, well-maintained residential subdivisions and neighborhood commercial centers, though having a personal vehicle is necessary to navigate the area.”
About the area
Situated along the Holly Springs and Ten-Ten Road corridors southwest of downtown Raleigh, Hollemans Crossroads is characterized by modern single-family housing developments, top-rated schools, and convenient retail plazas. The area offers an easygoing, family-oriented atmosphere close to Lake Wheeler and suburban amenities.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet & Residential
Walking and biking in Hollemans Crossroads
Walk score: 22/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse on high-speed thoroughfares like Ten-Ten Road, but paved greenway connections link to the Capital Area Greenway system closer to Apex, Cary, and Lake Wheeler.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and Raleigh citywide averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $115,000 with low poverty and minimal housing vacancy
- Well-lit suburban shopping centers and well-maintained modern residential subdivisions
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Lake Wheeler and nearby municipal parks
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with high-speed commuter arterial roads lacking contiguous pedestrian paths
- Occasional property crimes typical of sprawling suburbs, such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Limited cultural or nightlife attractions within the immediate intersection
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent in this area; there are no encampments or emergency shelters nearby.
What Hollemans Crossroads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with local school and commuter traffic; neighborhood sidewalks are popular with dog walkers and joggers.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active around commercial strip centers and school zones, presenting no general safety concerns.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential with relaxed dining activity at strip malls, remaining very safe for families and visitors.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and calm with sparse streetlights on secondary roads, though overall crime risks remain very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh and GoTriangle operate sparse regional bus service along major Wake County corridors, but fixed-route transit directly through Hollemans Crossroads is minimal, making personal vehicles or rideshares the primary mode of travel.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free across large surface lots at shopping centers and community parks.
Things to do in Hollemans Crossroads
- Rent a kayak, fish, or stroll the waterfront trails at nearby Lake Wheeler Park
- Play a round of 18 holes on the rolling fairways at Lochmere Golf Club
- Shop and grab casual meals at the local plazas around Ten-Ten and Holly Springs Road
Local favorites
- The Mason Jar Tavern · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1650)A popular local spot serving elevated southern comfort food and craft brews in a rustic setting.
- Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken · Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant · 4.4★ (680)Fast-casual favorite known for scratch-made biscuit sandwiches and specialty donuts.
- Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.6★ (320)A vibrant cafe outpost offering specialty espresso drinks, creative pour-overs, and light brunch bites.
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.