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United States · Assessed 13 October 2026
72
/ 100
What drives this score
01 · Official Guidance
No advisory against travel
“This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.”
Updated 2026-10-07T10:48:24Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-10T19:41:02.6992267-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Mugging & robbery risk
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Pickpocketing & theft risk
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Visitor safety sentiment
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Urban scale factor
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Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
ModerateWorry about being mugged or robbed is at a moderate level, with violent crime seen as a local problem by nearly half of residents.
Pickpocketing
ModerateProperty crime is considered a moderate local problem, suggesting a need to be vigilant against pickpocketing and bag-snatching, especially in crowded areas.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed
64/100
While over 60% of people feel safe walking alone after dark, only 45% feel safe walking alone at night, indicating a mixed perception of nighttime safety.
Yes. Raleigh is a safe city for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions.
Raleigh presents a low risk for visitors, with strong institutional indicators and low rates of terrorism and sexual violence. While property crime is noted as a moderate concern, violent crime is perceived as less of an issue. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly at night.
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Raleigh presents a generally safe environment for travelers, with official advisories from Canada and the UK recommending normal security precautions. The city scores well on indicators related to rule of law, government effectiveness, and low terrorism risk.
Recent reports suggest that crime is generally down in Raleigh, with police actively promoting travel safety. However, residents perceive property crime as a moderate local issue, and worry about mugging or robbery is present, indicating a need for vigilance. While a majority feel safe walking in daylight, fewer feel secure walking alone at night.
Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly after dark, and keep personal belongings secure to mitigate risks of petty theft. While no specific scams targeting tourists were highlighted in recent reports, exercising caution with unsolicited offers of assistance is always advisable. The city also experienced protests in July 2026, which, while generally peaceful, can sometimes lead to localized disruptions.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 7 Raleigh districts for visitors: 3 safer, 4 needing caution. See them plotted on the Raleigh safety map.
Downtown RaleighcautionCan experience increased petty crime and occasional protests; exercise vigilance, especially at night.
South RaleighcautionSome areas may have higher crime rates; be aware of your surroundings, especially after dark.
East RaleighcautionMixed areas, some parts may experience higher crime; stay alert and avoid isolated areas at night.
Glenwood SouthcautionKnown for nightlife, can attract petty crime and disturbances late at night; exercise caution.
North RaleighsaferGenerally considered a safe residential and commercial area with lower crime rates.
West RaleighsaferHome to NC State University, generally safe with a strong police presence, though some areas may be busier at night.
Cameron VillagesaferA popular shopping and dining area, generally safe during business hours.
07 · After Dark
60% of people in United States say they feel safe walking alone at night in their area (UN SDG survey, 2023).
Worry about being mugged or robbed is at a moderate level, with violent crime seen as a local problem by nearly half of residents.
After dark, be most careful around Downtown Raleigh, South Raleigh, East Raleigh, Glenwood South. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Yes. Raleigh is a safe city for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. Raleigh presents a low risk for visitors, with strong institutional indicators and low rates of terrorism and sexual violence. While property crime is noted as a moderate concern, violent crime is perceived as less of an issue. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings, particularly at night. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Safety is not one number, and this Raleigh report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Raleigh ranks #9 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 72/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 12+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight (and U.S. reports lean more on the latest field research); the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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