The safest neighborhoods in Durham, NC
Ranked from the 68 Durham areas we score. Top of the list means low recent crime, steady household income, and streets that stay comfortable on foot into the evening.
- 1Lochn'ora· DurhamVery low violent and property crime rates compared to broader Durham averages90Go
- 2Hope Valley· DurhamViolent crime rates are among the lowest in the city of Durham89Go
- 3Bahama· DurhamSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to urban Durham88Go
- 4Research Triangle Park· DurhamExtremely low violent crime rates with dedicated corporate and county security patrols88Go
- 5Watts Hospital-Hillandale· DurhamViolent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to Durham municipal averages87Go
- 6Watts-Hillandale· DurhamViolent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to Durham citywide averages.87Go
- 7Woodcroft· DurhamSignificantly lower violent and property crime rates compared to citywide Durham averages86Go
- 8Heather Glen· DurhamVery low rates of violent crime relative to citywide Durham metrics86Go
- 9Snow Hill Preserve· DurhamViolent crime rates are negligible compared to urban Durham averages85Go
- 10Trinity Park· DurhamSignificantly lower violent crime rates compared to the Durham citywide average85Go
How we score
One score out of 100, weighted first on recent violent and property crime and local news, then on Census economics (income, poverty, employment), housing, education and household access measures. Walk and bike scores are shown separately so transport never inflates a safety number. Scores refresh nightly.