Is North Wilders Grove 2 safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates North Wilders Grove 2 as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on North Wilders Grove 2
“Go with standard situational awareness. North Wilders Grove 2 is a quiet, primarily residential suburban enclave in East Raleigh with moderate safety profiles. While the neighborhood streets are calm and family-oriented, adjacent commercial corridors along New Bern Avenue and Poole Road experience higher rates of property crime and minor traffic incidents.”
Local traffic safety initiatives and pedestrian infrastructure upgrades have been implemented along the nearby New Bern Avenue corridor in preparation for the Raleigh BRT expansion.
About the area
Located in East Raleigh near major transit corridors like New Bern Avenue and I-87, North Wilders Grove 2 is characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and nearby community parks. It serves primarily as a peaceful residential bedroom community rather than a tourist destination. Visitors will find basic retail services nearby and convenient highway access to downtown Raleigh.
- Suburban Residential
- Quiet / Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in North Wilders Grove 2
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no local bike-share station in the immediate neighborhood, but the Neuse River Trail and Crabtree Creek Trail greenways are accessible within a short ride.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Established residential streets with generally low rates of violent crime
- High rates of vehicle access and convenient highway connections via I-87 and I-440
- Proximity to regional green space and Neuse River recreation access
Cons
- Pockets of property crime and vehicle break-ins along commercial periphery
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure with sparse sidewalks on secondary roads
- Below city-average median household income with modest commercial amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential streets, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling can be observed near major bus stops and retail plazas on New Bern Avenue.
What North Wilders Grove 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with local residents walking dogs and commuting to work.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and safe residential atmosphere, though arterial roads see heavy commuter traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm neighborhood environment; take typical precautions when visiting poorly lit commercial plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Generally quiet residential streets, but walking alone along major arterial roads is not recommended due to limited lighting.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh provides local bus service in the area, primarily via Route 15 (Poole Rd) and Route 10 (New Bern Ave), connecting to downtown's GoRaleigh Station; the forthcoming New Bern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line will improve transit access along the corridor.
Street parking is free and widely available on residential side streets, and local shopping plazas offer ample free surface parking lots.
Things to do in North Wilders Grove 2
- Take a stroll or let kids play at nearby Marsh Creek Park or Worthdale Park
- Access the nearby Neuse River Greenway Trail for extensive running and cycling
- Browse local Latin markets and authentic eateries along New Bern Avenue
Local favorites
- Taqueria El Toro · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (3100)A bustling, beloved local joint serving authentic street tacos, tortas, and an expansive salsa bar.
- A Place at the Table · Non-profit Cafe · 4.8★ (950)A renowned pay-what-you-can community cafe located a short drive away in downtown Raleigh.
- Almadina Supermarket & Halal Meat · Grocery Store & Deli · 4.5★ (420)Specialty market offering fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern groceries, halal meats, and prepared foods.
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.