Is West Six Forks 2 safe?
Raleigh, North Carolina · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates West Six Forks 2 as “Go”.
Gogo's take on West Six Forks 2
“Go. West Six Forks 2 is a quiet, affluent suburban sector of North Raleigh characterized by exceptionally low violent crime and well-kept residential subdivisions. Visitors will find a peaceful, family-oriented environment with negligible safety concerns, provided standard precautions against opportunistic car break-ins are observed.”
About the area
Located in northern Raleigh, West Six Forks 2 is a leafy, residential enclave dominated by established single-family homes, wooded lots, and convenient shopping plazas. It serves primarily as a tranquil bedroom community with easy driving access to Crabtree Valley, North Hills, and RTP.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Wooded / Leafy
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in West Six Forks 2
Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100
While dedicated on-street bike lanes are sparse on primary thoroughfares, the neighborhood offers nearby access to the Capital Area Greenway system via Shelley Lake and Snelling Branch trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both national and citywide averages
- High median household incomes and stable homeownership rates foster well-maintained neighborhoods
- Close proximity to extensive North Raleigh greenways and major retail corridors
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Heavily car-dependent with limited sidewalk infrastructure inside older cul-de-sacs
- Lack of pedestrian-oriented nightlife or destination entertainment within the neighborhood boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent within the residential subdivisions, with only occasional panhandling observed near major commercial intersections along Six Forks Road.
What West Six Forks 2 is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with dog walkers, joggers, and standard school and commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with moderate commercial activity around local strip centers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and safe, though street lighting varies across older residential subdivisions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and largely deserted with minimal foot traffic, maintaining a safe but isolated feel.
Transit, parking and getting around
GoRaleigh provides local bus service along main arteries like Six Forks Road (notably Route 8), but frequency is moderate and most residential side streets lack direct transit access.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots in shopping centers and easy curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in West Six Forks 2
- Explore the wooded paved paths at nearby Shelley Lake Park and Crabtree Creek Trail
- Shop and dine at the local plazas along Six Forks and Strickland Roads
- Take a short drive to North Hills for premier dining, open-air concerts, and shopping
Local favorites
- Margaux's Restaurant · Fine Dining · 4.6★ (1420)Longstanding, eclectic fine-dining staple offering a rotating seasonal menu in an art-filled setting.
- Sassool · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.7★ (2150)Popular family-owned cafe serving authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean fare and fresh pita.
- Jubala Coffee · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (1180)Beloved specialty coffeehouse known for craft espresso drinks, made-from-scratch biscuits, and waffles.
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.