Is North Lake Anne safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates North Lake Anne as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Lake Anne
“Go. North Lake Anne is a peaceful, established suburban community in Northwest Raleigh featuring exceptionally low violent crime and strong residential stability. It is safe for families and visitors at almost any hour, though a vehicle is essential for getting around.”
About the area
North Lake Anne is a quiet, tree-covered residential enclave in Northwest Raleigh characterized by mature greenery, well-maintained single-family homes, and townhome communities. It offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle just minutes away from major shopping corridors and expansive nature preserves.
- Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in North Lake Anne
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 36/100
There is no docked bike-share system in the area, but cyclists have direct road access to Raleigh's Capital Area Greenway network via the nearby Lake Lynn and Hare Snipe Creek trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than Raleigh and national averages
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership and well-maintained properties
- Close proximity to outdoor recreation at Lake Lynn and William B. Umstead State Park
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with patchy pedestrian sidewalks along collector roads
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins in multifamily parking lots
- Limited commercial dining or retail options directly inside the residential core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within North Lake Anne's residential streets, with only rare panhandling seen near big-box shopping intersections on Glenwood Avenue.
What North Lake Anne is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Quiet and welcoming with residents walking dogs and light neighborhood commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and very safe, with children playing in yards and occasional delivery vehicles on residential lanes.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful atmosphere as residents return home; low ambient lighting but generally very safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity with dark, quiet streets; safe, though limited street illumination calls for basic awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh operates bus routes (such as Route 70X and Route 23L) along peripheral thoroughfares like Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road, but headways are long and transit is impractical for most neighborhood trips.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, unrestricted free street parking in subdivisions, and large complimentary surface lots at adjacent commercial plazas.
Things to do in North Lake Anne
- Walk or jog the scenic boardwalks and paved trails around neighboring Lake Lynn
- Hike, mountain bike, and birdwatch inside the nearby trails of William B. Umstead State Park
- Explore local craft beers and casual dining along the adjacent Glenwood and Creedmoor corridors
Local favorites
- Lynnwood Grill & Brewing Concern · Brewpub · 4.4★ (2350)Neighborhood gathering spot serving craft house brews, wood-fired pizzas, and pub classics.
- Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (3600)Comfort food hub renowned for gourmet mac and cheese skillets, Southern sides, and bourbon.
- Sassool · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (2500)Beloved family-owned cafe and market offering fresh Lebanese salads, kabobs, and scratch-made flatbreads.
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.