Crime Safety Grade

B

Lexington, KY Crime Rate

Lower crime than 74% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 218+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Lexington Safe?

With an overall crime index of 88, Lexington has a 12% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 269. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Dogwood Trace earning an A+ grade while William Wells Brown rates D+.

Crime Index Comparison

Lexington
88
Kentucky Avg
118
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
88
12% below average
Violent Crime
93
7% below average
Property Crime
91
9% below average
Safe Areas
96%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Lexington

1 in 269

Property crime: 1 in 275

Where Is It Safe in Lexington?

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Lexington Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Assault · 5% below avg
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · 13% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 91 ▼ 9%
Assault Violent 95 ▼ 5%
Robbery Violent 92 ▼ 8%
Burglary Property 92 ▼ 8%
Larceny / Theft Property 95 ▼ 5%
Vehicle Theft Property 87 ▼ 13%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Lexington Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Clemens Heights / Clemens Grove A+ 5
2 Wyndham Meadows Ridge A+ 9
3 Wyndham Meadows A+ 14
4 Wyndham Downs A+ 5
5 Charleston Woods A+ 14
6 Willow Oak A+ 5
7 Woodfield Homes A+ 8
8 Greenbrier A+ 18
9 White Pine A+ 14
10 Waterford A+ 15
11 Walnut Ridge A+ 5
12 Golf Townhomes at Andover A+ 18
13 Glens at Greendale A+ 23
14 Andover Hill A+ 9
15 Palomar Townhomes A+ 16
16 Dogwood Trace A+ 5
17 Southpoint A+ 17
18 Palomar Hills A+ 16
19 Cumberland Hill A+ 10
20 Copper Run A+ 5
21 Hartland Estates A+ 16
22 Pinnacle A+ 24
23 Copperfield A+ 5
24 Chilesburg A+ 5
25 Lakeside A+ 7
26 Indian Mound A+ 28
27 Woodlake A+ 28
28 Stonewall A+ 13
29 Lansdowne Shadeland East A+ 29
30 Stonewall Equestrian Estates A+ 20
31 Robinwood A+ 33
32 Lakewood A+ 17
33 Stone Creek A+ 24
34 Brighton East A+ 37
35 Autumn Ridge A+ 37
36 Banbury Hunt A+ 37
37 Bowman Hill Road A+ 23
38 Clays Ferry A+ 58
39 Indian Hills A+ 20
40 Fairway A+ 63
41 Hume Road A+ 161
42 Quail Run A+ 18
43 Cave Hill Place A+ 18
44 Cave Hill A+ 18
45 Harrodsview A+ 18
46 Plantation A+ 21
47 Harrods Hill A+ 19
48 Rosemill A+ 36
49 Claymont Drive A+ 36
50 Pera Place A+ 44
51 Pasadena A+ 45
52 Rabbit Run / Stonewall Woods A+ 34
53 Chevy Chase A+ 99
54 The Home Place of Lexington A+ 38
55 Grafton Drive A+ 38
56 Chenault Road A+ 91
57 Hartland A+ 48
58 Ashland A+ 102
59 Hill 'N Dale A+ 87
60 Andover Forest A+ 43
61 Open Gates A+ 72
62 Monticello A+ 46
63 Castlegate A+ 54
64 The Woods A+ 54
65 Beaumont Park A+ 55
66 East Cooper Drive A+ 54
67 Southland Park A+ 47
68 Pickway Korner A+ 36
69 Tradition at Park's Edge A+ 65
70 Walnut Hill A+ 65
71 Southern Heights A+ 40
72 Picadome A+ 85
73 East Lake A+ 48
74 West Fayette County A+ 76
75 Keene / Military Road A 59
76 Fort Springs A 59
77 Little Texas A 59
78 Hunting Hills A 75
79 Firebrook Estates A 54
80 Squire Oak A 78
81 Westmorland A 93
82 Pisgah A 93
83 Red Road A 93
84 Beaumont A 28
85 Masterson Station A 31
86 Village at Tate's Creek A 28
87 Bell Court A 131
88 Wellesley Heights A 32
89 Bracktown A 44
90 Marehaven A 43
91 McConnell's Trace A 39
92 Kenwick A 124
93 Old Paris Place A 41
94 Ashland Park A 156
95 Viley Rd. / Versailles Rd. A 39
96 Saddle Club A 39
97 Willow Lane A 83
98 Gardenside A 112
99 Creekside at Andover A 108
100 Glendover A 91
101 The Vineyard A 94
102 Meadow Creek A 92
103 Harrods Park A 95
104 Old Richmond Road A 153
105 Mentelle A 147
106 Headley Green A 133
107 Mason Headley A 133
108 Lakeview Estates A 92
109 Middle Reaches of Boone Creek A 111
110 Fayette Mall A 62
111 Lexington Green A 62
112 Wellington A 62
113 Coletown A 173
114 Princetown A 108
115 Columbustown A 108
116 Nihizertown A 108
117 Todds Station A 108
118 Centerville A 108
119 West Gardenside A 77
120 Skycrest A 112
121 Athens A 124
122 Loradale A 124
123 Jimtown A 124
124 The Colony A 80
125 John Alden Estates A 80
126 Townley Park A 81
127 Bryan Station A 71
128 North Pointe A 46
129 Idle Hour A 102
130 Elizabeth Street A 156
131 Cherokee Park A 156
132 Suburban Court A 156
133 Lansdowne Merrick A 96
134 Melrose / Oak Park A 91
135 Seven Parks A 153
136 Tabor Oaks A 129
137 Willow Glen A 129
138 Hollywood / Mount Vernon A 143
139 Carriage Lane A 93
140 Shriners A 96
141 Spindletop A 166
142 Patchen Woods A 120
143 Chippendale Square A 120
144 Leesway A 66
145 Liberty Area A 77
146 Columbia Heights A 148
147 Calumet A 58
148 Aylesford Place A 151
149 Lake Crossing A 106
150 Ellerslie at Delong A 106
151 Hunters Point Drive A 106
152 Cadentown A 89
153 East Point A 89
154 Blueberry Hills A 90
155 Gleneagles A 65
156 University of Kentucky A 101
157 Meadowthorpe A 136
158 Tanbark A 125
159 Danby Corners A- 69
160 Lansdowne A- 141
161 Penmoken Park A- 145
162 Deerfield A- 145
163 WGPL A- 145
164 Gainesway A- 126
165 Shadeland A- 89
166 Radcliffe / Marlboro A- 44
167 Meadow Park A- 137
168 Zandale A- 174
169 Park Place A- 75
170 Garden Springs A- 165
171 Elkhorn Park A- 86
172 Golf Townhomes at Andover Estates A- 134
173 Golfview Estates A- 140
174 North Upper Street A- 118
175 Lexington Court Townhomes A- 109
176 Pine Meadow A- 142
177 Tatesbrook A- 99
178 Montclair A- 105
179 Huntington Woods A- 134
180 Joyland A- 142
181 Oaks A- 115
182 Meadows / Loudon A- 160
183 Hanover Hills B+ 126
184 Stoneybrook B+ 127
185 Brigadoon B+ 157
186 Eastland Parkway B+ 145
187 Castlewood B+ 145
188 Mattoxtown B+ 163
189 Belmont Farms B+ 92
190 Highlands B+ 92
191 Coldstream Station B+ 92
192 Oakwood B+ 92
193 Belleau Wood B+ 155
194 Cardinal Valley B+ 150
195 Southeastern Hills B 148
196 South Broadway Park B 184
197 Versailles Rd. / Bennett Ave. / Portland Pl. B 185
198 The Lane B 159
199 South End Park B 167
200 Dove Creek B 170
201 Green Acres / Hollow Creek / Breckinridge B 136
202 Historic South Hill B 181
203 Griffin Gate B- 146
204 St. Martin's Village B- 110
205 River Park B- 166
206 Historic Western Suburb B- 199
207 Historic Woodward Heights B- 194
208 Fayette Park B- 180
209 Fairway at Lakeside B- 191
210 Martin Luther King C+ 166
211 Speigle Heights C+ 172
212 Horse & Carriage C+ 180
213 Winburn C+ 145
214 Brucetown C- 176
215 Northside C- 189
216 Georgetown Street C- 184
217 Gratz Park C- 196
218 William Wells Brown D+ 179

Lexington Crime by Zip Code

40514
A+ Index: 15
40515
A+ Index: 56
40510
A Index: 44
40513
A Index: 30
40503
A Index: 72
40502
A Index: 106
40516
A Index: 67
40509
A Index: 73
40506
A Index: 142
40526
A Index: 144
40536
A Index: 57
40511
A- Index: 81
40505
A- Index: 117
40517
A- Index: 136
40504
B+ Index: 140
40508
B Index: 153
40507
B- Index: 190

Lexington Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
316,743
Median Income
$58,954
Home Value
$201,289
Median Rent
$920
Home Ownership
55%

Racial Demographics

White
71.7%
Black
16.3%
Hispanic
7.7%
Asian
4.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Lexington?
Lexington has an overall crime index of 88, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 96% of neighborhoods in Lexington are rated A or B for safety.
Is Lexington safe to live in?
Lexington has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lexington?
The safest neighborhoods in Lexington based on crime data include Dogwood Trace, Glens at Greendale, Cumberland Hill, Copper Run, and Chilesburg. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Lexington crime compare to the national average?
Lexington's overall crime index is 88 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 12% lower than the typical US city.

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