RPD’s Operation Nuisance Noise cracks down on street racers, loud cars, and motorcycles disrupting Downtown.
Intel on Raleigh’s Car Theft Problem
From top make magnets to who’s stealing them and why, plus prevention tips—what to know about Raleigh’s car theft problem.
Glenwood South Safety Precautions
Crime and chaos—meet law and order. Outgoing RPD Chief Patterson chats with RM on taking Glenwood South from imminent tragedy to safe and prepared.
Raleigh’s Next Police Chief
Raleigh Magazine sat down with outgoing Police Chief Estella Patterson to chat top priorities for Raleigh’s next chief—and who it could be.
North Hills Shooting
At around noon on Friday, Jan. 17, a shooting was reported in the Main District of North Hills. Three adult males were shot: one dead, one in critical condition.
RPD Vacancies Are Down
Thanks to recruitment efforts, employment gaps in Raleigh law enforcement are trending downward. After a year seeking solutions to the …
Downtown Crime Is Down
Reduced crime in Downtown Raleigh—from aggravated assaults to drug-related violations and more—shows community on the rebound.
Turning a Corner
As Downtown Raleigh crime and disarray rises, we press local leaders, business owners and stakeholders for their solutions on how to squash it.
City Crime Crackdown
Here, we delve into the RPD’s plan to push crime rates down in Glenwood South.
RALEIGH♥
As we mourn the one-year anniversary of Raleigh’s mass shooting, we reflect with city/state leaders and first responders on what we did right and what we learned.



