Is Six Forks 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 Six Forks Crossroads as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Six Forks Crossroads
“Go. Six Forks Crossroads in North Raleigh is an exceptionally safe, prosperous suburban commercial and residential area. While you will need a vehicle to get around efficiently, violent crime is rare and visitor safety risks are minimal.”
About the area
Six Forks Crossroads is an established suburban district in North Raleigh known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, convenient retail plazas, and proximity to major greenway corridors. The area features a mix of leafy residential subdivisions, multi-family communities, and busy suburban shopping centers.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Commercial Strips
Walking and biking in Six Forks Crossroads
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 36/100
On-street cycling along Six Forks Road can be hazardous due to heavy vehicle traffic, but recreational riders can access the Capital Area Greenway network via Honeycutt Creek and Mine Creek trails nearby.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both the Raleigh and national averages.
- Strong local economy marked by high median household incomes and very low poverty rates.
- Well-maintained housing stock and clean, well-lit suburban commercial centers.
Cons
- Opportunistic property crime, primarily vehicle break-ins in commercial parking lots, occasionally occurs.
- Heavily car-dependent layout with congested multi-lane thoroughfares during peak commute hours.
- Limited pedestrian infrastructure outside of retail strip sidewalks and dedicated parks.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is uncommon in this suburban sector, with only occasional panhandling reported at major arterial intersections along Six Forks Road.
What Six Forks Crossroads is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active and completely safe with parents, commuters, and fitness enthusiasts utilizing neighborhood roads and plazas.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with suburban errand-runners and local shoppers, maintaining a secure and vibrant community feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and peaceful as dining plazas wind down; parking lots remain well-lit and comfortable.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely deserted with very little foot traffic; personal safety remains high though standard awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh serves the corridor via Route 8 and connecting feeder routes along Six Forks Road; there is no light rail or BRT service in this outer suburban area.
Plentiful, free surface parking is available at all shopping plazas and apartment complexes, with unrestricted curbside parking throughout residential subdivisions.
Things to do in Six Forks Crossroads
- Pick up fresh pita, dips, and Mediterranean specialties at Sassool.
- Connect to the nearby Capital Area Greenway system at Honeycutt Creek Trail for a scenic walk or run.
- Explore local craft beers and casual comfort food at nearby neighborhood taprooms.
Local favorites
- Sassool · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (2150)Beloved local counter-service eatery and grocery offering authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes.
- Chow · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (1100)Casual neighborhood hangout serving artisan pizzas, craft burgers, and a wide selection of local drafts.
- Sawmill Tap Room · Pub · 4.4★ (920)Laid-back neighborhood tavern offering an extensive tap list and pub-grub favorites.
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.