Is North Six Forks 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 North Six Forks 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Six Forks 2
“Go. North Six Forks is a very safe, peaceful suburban enclave of North Raleigh characterized by quiet subdivisions and low violent crime rates. Visitors will find safe retail plazas and greenway access, though navigating the area requires a personal vehicle.”
About the area
North Six Forks is an established, leafy suburban area in North Raleigh featuring single-family subdivisions, quiet apartment communities, and convenient strip shopping centers. It provides a tranquil base with immediate road access to the North Hills commercial corridor and regional parks.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Six Forks 2
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
While arterial roads lack protected cycle infrastructure, neighborhood connectors offer access to the paved Capital Area Greenway system via the Mine Creek Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below city and national averages.
- Strong socioeconomic stability with high median household incomes and high homeownership rates.
- Well-maintained housing stock and direct access to Raleigh's Capital Area Greenway network.
Cons
- Fast-moving vehicle traffic along Six Forks Road creates hazards for pedestrians crossing outside designated intersections.
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle break-ins in commercial parking plazas.
- Minimal nightlife and entertainment options within immediate walking distance.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in this suburban area, with only occasional panhandling near major commercial intersections.
What North Six Forks 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with joggers and dog walkers out across residential side streets in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy suburban flow around grocery centers and shopping plazas, feeling safe and relaxed for visitors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet in residential areas with steady dinner crowds at neighborhood restaurants; very safe for evening dining.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very calm and deserted with minimal activity outside standard late-night convenience stops; safety remains high.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh operates local bus service through the corridor primarily via Route 8 (Six Forks), providing direct connectivity toward Midtown and Downtown Raleigh, though headways can be long.
Parking is readily available and free in large surface lots fronting all retail centers and business parks, with unmetered parking throughout residential streets.
Things to do in North Six Forks 2
- Walk or cycle along the nearby Mine Creek Greenway trail network connecting to Shelley Lake.
- Shop and dine at the neighborhood strip plazas including Six Forks Station.
- Visit local artisan cafes and bakeries tucked into the area's neighborhood shopping centers.
Local favorites
- Margaux's Restaurant · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (1480)Long-running neighborhood favorite featuring an eclectic, daily-changing menu blending Southern, French, and Asian influences.
- Sola Coffee Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (1620)Popular local cafe famous for specialty coffee, hot mini-donuts, and artisanal toasts in a cozy setting.
- Chubby's Tacos Raleigh · Mexican Restaurant · 4.4★ (970)Casual, enduring counter-serve eatery serving street tacos, burritos, and an expansive house salsa bar.
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.