Is Raleigh safe? Listed below are the safest neighborhoods in Raleigh for 2026. Rankings are based on total crimes per 100,000 people for each neighborhood when compared to the Raleigh average. Total crimes include both violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, assault) and property crimes (burglary, theft, vehicle theft). Total crimes include crime data provided by local law enforcement agencies and if not available, could also include estimates based on various demographic data.

Population 8,642
-48%
Number of Crimes 1,732 crimes / 100k people
48% less crime than Raleigh
Population 79,475
-33%
Number of Crimes 2,223 crimes / 100k people
33% less crime than Raleigh
Population 84,970
-27%
Number of Crimes 2,425 crimes / 100k people
27% less crime than Raleigh
Population 16,596
-22%
Number of Crimes 2,577 crimes / 100k people
22% less crime than Raleigh
Population 12,176
-12%
Number of Crimes 2,916 crimes / 100k people
12% less crime than Raleigh
Population 9,563
-10%
Number of Crimes 2,985 crimes / 100k people
10% less crime than Raleigh
Population 38,968
-5%
Number of Crimes 3,159 crimes / 100k people
5% less crime than Raleigh
Population 8,919
1%
Number of Crimes 3,339 crimes / 100k people
1% more crime than Raleigh
Population 28,830
22%
Number of Crimes 4,037 crimes / 100k people
22% more crime than Raleigh
Population 90,161
29%
Number of Crimes 4,263 crimes / 100k people
29% more crime than Raleigh
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