United States · Safety report last updated
As of July 2026, Raleigh scores 82/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — generally safe. Yes — Raleigh is a safe city for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. The main risks for visitors are tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
IsMyTripSafe.com
United States · Assessed 29 July 2026
82
/ 100
Safer than ~89% of countries
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 2026-07-23T16:13:06Z
Full advisory →Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for United States: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-07-29T14:31:46.2003107-04:00
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
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
Robbery / mugging
LowWorry about being mugged or robbed is moderate among residents, but violent crime is not a primary concern for visitors.
Pickpocketing
LowSpecific pickpocketing risks are not detailed, but general awareness is advised in crowded areas.
03 · Environment
04 · Institutions
05 · Field Research
Traveller sentiment score
Mixed
81/100
While a majority of residents feel safe walking in daylight, a significant portion express concern about walking alone at night and property crime.
Yes — Raleigh is a safe city for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions.
Raleigh presents a low risk for most travelers, with strong institutional indicators and low rates of terrorism and sexual violence. While the homicide rate is comparable to the US average, and some residents express concern about property crime and drug activity, these issues are not typically directed at tourists. Travelers should be aware of extreme summer heat and potential winter weather disruptions.
Recent developments
Common scams
Full briefing
Raleigh, North Carolina, is generally a safe destination for travelers, with official advisories from Canada and the UK recommending normal security precautions. The city scores well on indicators of political stability, rule of law, and low terrorism risk. While the composite safety index is high, resident perceptions suggest some caution is warranted, particularly regarding personal safety after dark.
The provided data indicates a homicide rate comparable to the US national average, and some residents report concerns about property crime and drug activity. However, these issues are not typically highlighted as direct threats to tourists. The dossier notes recent protests in downtown Raleigh and police efforts to address violent crime, but these do not represent a widespread risk to visitors exercising normal precautions. Travelers should be aware of the extreme heat during July, with average highs around 39°C, and potential for winter weather disruptions.
To ensure a safe trip, travelers are advised to stay informed about local weather conditions, especially during the summer and winter seasons. While walking alone at night may be a concern for some residents, exercising general situational awareness and sticking to well-lit, populated areas can mitigate risks. It is always prudent to follow official travel advisories and local news for any developing situations that might affect your visit.
06 · Neighbourhoods
Our field research rated 6 Raleigh districts for visitors: 3 safer, 3 needing caution. See them plotted on the Raleigh safety map.
Downtown RaleighcautionHigher foot traffic can attract petty crime; be aware of surroundings, especially at night.
South RaleighcautionSome areas may experience higher crime rates; exercise increased vigilance.
East RaleighcautionCertain neighborhoods may have higher crime statistics; stay alert.
North RaleighsaferGenerally considered a safe residential and commercial area.
West RaleighsaferIncludes NC State University, generally safe with good police presence.
Cameron VillagesaferA popular shopping and dining area, generally safe during operating 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 moderate among residents, but violent crime is not a primary concern for visitors.
After dark, be most careful around Downtown Raleigh, South Raleigh, East Raleigh. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Trip Profiles
Who's travelling changes which risks matter. These re-weight Raleigh's category data for common trip types — same data, different emphasis. Run your own profile from the interactive checker.
09 · Questions
Yes — Raleigh is a safe city for travelers, with official advisories recommending normal security precautions. Raleigh presents a low risk for most travelers, with strong institutional indicators and low rates of terrorism and sexual violence. While the homicide rate is comparable to the US average, and some residents express concern about property crime and drug activity, these issues are not typically directed at tourists. Travelers should be aware of extreme summer heat and potential winter weather disruptions. (Assessed 29 July 2026.)
No districts were flagged as no-go areas for visitors at the last assessment.
Raleigh ranks #7 of 9 United States destinations we've assessed, scoring 82/100. See the United States safety overview for the full list.
The score blends 11+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry 82% of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries 18%. Full methodology.
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