Is South Rogers Store safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates South Rogers Store as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on South Rogers Store
“Go with care. South Rogers Store is a predominantly quiet, suburban-residential pocket on Raleigh's eastern edge that poses little threat to daytime visitors or residents. While general violent crime is relatively low compared to core urban neighborhoods, standard precautions against opportunistic vehicle break-ins and property crime are recommended at night.”
Recent local updates focus on road improvements along the Rogers Lane and Poole Road corridors to accommodate ongoing residential growth and alleviate commuter congestion.
About the area
Located in East Raleigh along the South Rogers Lane corridor, this area features a mix of established single-family subdivisions, newer townhome communities, and nearby commercial plazas. It offers convenient highway access to I-87 and I-440 while maintaining a low-density suburban atmosphere.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet Residential
- Sprawling
Walking and biking in South Rogers Store
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
While bike lanes on neighborhood roads are limited, the area offers close proximity to the paved Neuse River Greenway Trail; Cardinal Bikeshare docking stations are not available this far east.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to urban core neighborhoods in Southeast and Central Raleigh
- High rate of single-family homeownership fostering established residential stability
- Quick vehicular access to major thoroughfares including I-87, Poole Road, and New Bern Avenue
Cons
- Occasional vehicle break-ins and property theft typical of sprawling suburban zones
- Very low pedestrian infrastructure with intermittent sidewalks and high vehicle speeds on main corridors
- Pockets of modest commercial vacancy and limited retail amenities within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the interior residential subdivisions, with occasional individuals or panhandling seen near busy intersections along Poole Road and New Bern Avenue.
What South Rogers Store is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and safe with typical suburban commuter traffic moving along South Rogers Lane and Poole Road.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet across residential subdivisions with light commercial activity around local strip centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe, though main roads become darker and less pedestrian-friendly due to sparse street lighting.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely uneventful, though isolated streets and unlit parking areas warrant standard situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh provides local bus service in the broader vicinity via Route 18 (Worthdale) and Route 15 (Wake Tech/Poole Rd), though service intervals are infrequent and car travel remains the primary mode of transit.
Free, ample surface parking is available at all residential driveways, townhome complexes, and commercial strip malls with no metered zones or parking decks.
Things to do in South Rogers Store
- Walk or jog the nearby paved trails connecting toward the Neuse River Greenway Trail
- Enjoy outdoor recreation and sports fields at nearby Barwell Road Park
- Explore local culinary offerings and grocers along the New Bern Avenue and Poole Road corridors
Local favorites
- Sam's Southern Eatery · Southern Restaurant · 4.2★ (460)Popular casual dining spot serving generous portions of fried fish, shrimp, and classic Southern sides.
- Taqueria El Toro · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (3200)Acclaimed nearby counter-service eatery renowned for authentic street tacos and homemade salsas.
- Neuse River Greenway Trailhead (Poole Rd) · Park & Recreation · 4.8★ (210)Convenient access point for cycling, jogging, and walking along Raleigh's extensive greenway network.
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.