Is North Six Forks 4 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 4 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on North Six Forks 4
“Go. North Six Forks is a quiet, affluent suburban area in North Raleigh with low violent crime rates and stable residential communities. Visitors can comfortably explore local eateries, shopping centers, and greenway connections without safety concerns, provided they have a vehicle for transit.”
About the area
North Six Forks is a leafy, mid-to-upper-tier suburban neighborhood characterized by established single-family subdivisions, apartment complexes, and convenient commercial retail centers. It provides a peaceful, family-oriented atmosphere centered around North Raleigh's major arterial road network.
- Suburban / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
Walking and biking in North Six Forks 4
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 34/100
Biking along arterial roads like Six Forks is challenging due to vehicle speeds, but cyclists have easy access to the Capital Area Greenway network via Shelley Lake and Snelling Branch connections.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both Raleigh citywide and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and low poverty levels supported by professional and tech employment
- Close proximity to the Capital Area Greenway system and well-kept municipal parks
- Plentiful, safe commercial plazas featuring well-reviewed local dining options
Cons
- Car-dependent layout with high-speed traffic and limited sidewalks along primary thoroughfares
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins in retail parking lots
- Minimal nightlife and limited pedestrian-friendly cultural attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal, with occasional panhandling observed at high-traffic intersections along Six Forks Road; there are no notable encampments or shelters in the immediate area.
What North Six Forks 4 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with morning joggers, dog walkers, and steady commuter traffic along major roads.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy yet orderly around shopping centers and school zones, presenting a very safe suburban environment.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and residential with families and diners frequenting strip mall restaurants and neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Subdued with very little street activity; quiet residential roads are safe, though street lighting varies by subdivision.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh operates bus service in the vicinity (primarily Route 8 Six Forks and Route 23L), but service is infrequent and Raleigh has no passenger rail system in this corridor.
Parking is abundant, free, and straightforward with large surface lots at every shopping center and ample residential driveways.
Things to do in North Six Forks 4
- Walk or jog along the paved multi-use paths at nearby Shelley Lake Park
- Browse local boutiques, wellness studios, and eateries at Six Forks Station Shopping Center
- Play tennis or enjoy the open green lawns and playground facilities at Honeycutt Park
Local favorites
- Winston's Grille · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1450)Longstanding, polished neighborhood staple serving classic American dishes, prime rib, and cocktails.
- Sola Coffee Cafe · Coffee Shop & Cafe · 4.7★ (1150)Vibrant, independent community cafe renowned for specialty espresso, hot mini-donuts, and local art.
- Chow · American Pub · 4.4★ (1220)Casual neighborhood gathering spot offering wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, and regional craft taps.
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.