Is Wedgewood safe?
Wendell, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Wedgewood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Wedgewood
“Go. Wedgewood is a peaceful, established suburban residential community in eastern Wake County with minimal crime and a calm atmosphere. While there are few commercial attractions directly inside the neighborhood, it is a safe and quiet place to stay or visit when exploring Wendell and the Research Triangle.”
About the area
Wedgewood is an established single-family subdivision located just south of downtown Wendell, North Carolina. Characterized by mature trees, spacious lots, and low-traffic streets, it offers a typical quiet suburban lifestyle in a rapidly growing region.
- Suburban Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Wedgewood
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 30/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in Wedgewood, and cyclists must share standard residential roads as dedicated bike lanes or direct greenway connections to the Neuse River Trail system require driving further west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to national averages
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes with well-maintained properties
- Close driving proximity to downtown Wendell and Wendell Park
- Stable suburban demographics with strong median household incomes
Cons
- Virtually no commercial amenities or dining options directly within the subdivision
- Extremely car-dependent with minimal sidewalk infrastructure on connecting roads
- Limited street lighting along secondary access roads
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Wedgewood or the immediate surrounding residential areas of Wendell.
What Wedgewood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents commuting, walking dogs, or jogging along quiet subdivision streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and family-oriented, with school buses dropping off children and light local traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal noise, low traffic, and safe conditions for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and silent, with virtually no foot traffic; remains safe, though low street lighting warrants caution when walking.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in this area is operated by GoTriangle, which runs the regional Route ZWX (Zebulon/Wendell Express) to downtown Raleigh from nearby park-and-ride lots; there is no fixed-route transit directly through the Wedgewood subdivision.
Driveway and private garage parking are standard throughout the neighborhood, and free on-street parking is readily available for visitors without metered restrictions.
Things to do in Wedgewood
- Take a quiet morning stroll through the tree-lined residential streets
- Visit nearby Wendell Park for disc golf, tennis, and walking trails
- Drive five minutes north to explore the historic shops and eateries in downtown Wendell
Local favorites
- Wendell General Store · General Store & Confections · 4.8★ (320)Historic town staple offering retro sodas, classic candies, locally sourced goods, and old-fashioned ice cream.
- Bearded Bee Brewing Company · Brewery · 4.8★ (290)Popular downtown craft brewery featuring a community-focused taproom and dog-friendly outdoor beer garden.
- Farmhouse Cafe · Cafe & Bistro · 4.6★ (460)Bright neighborhood cafe offering scratch-made farm-to-table breakfast, lunch, and specialty coffee drinks.
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.