Cities / Richmond
Is Richmond, KY safe?
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 21 Richmond neighborhoods we score (average 80/100), 21 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
Safest neighborhoods in Richmond
- 1Reeds Crossing· RichmondReeds Crossing is a primarily single-family residential community located on the outskirts of Richmond, Kentucky. It features suburban homes…86Go
- 2Silver Creek· RichmondSilver Creek encompasses peaceful residential subdivisions, farmland, and rolling green landscapes along the Silver Creek watershed in southwestern…86Go
- 3Crow Valley· RichmondCrow Valley is an established, predominantly single-family neighborhood located on the outskirts of Richmond, Kentucky. It features winding…86Go
- 4Union City· RichmondUnion City is a quiet, unincorporated rural community characterized by sprawling farmland, horse pastures, and single-family homesteads. It sits…85Go
- 5Newby· RichmondNewby is an unincorporated rural community situated in Madison County west of downtown Richmond, Kentucky. The area is defined by working farmland…84Go
All Richmond neighborhoods by safety score
Go — 14 areas
Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.
- Reeds Crossing· RichmondReeds Crossing is a primarily single-family residential community located on the outskirts of Richmond, Kentucky. It features suburban homes…86Go
- Silver Creek· RichmondSilver Creek encompasses peaceful residential subdivisions, farmland, and rolling green landscapes along the Silver Creek watershed in southwestern…86Go
- Crow Valley· RichmondCrow Valley is an established, predominantly single-family neighborhood located on the outskirts of Richmond, Kentucky. It features winding…86Go
- Union City· RichmondUnion City is a quiet, unincorporated rural community characterized by sprawling farmland, horse pastures, and single-family homesteads. It sits…85Go
- Newby· RichmondNewby is an unincorporated rural community situated in Madison County west of downtown Richmond, Kentucky. The area is defined by working farmland…84Go
- Redhouse· RichmondRedhouse is an unincorporated rural hamlet situated along KY-388 in northern Madison County just minutes from central Richmond. The area is defined…84Go
- Moberly· RichmondMoberly is a peaceful, sparsely populated community in Madison County characterized by rolling Bluegrass farmland, single-family homes, and open…81Go
- Million· RichmondMillion is an unincorporated rural hamlet in Madison County situated northwest of central Richmond along scenic Kentucky backroads. It is comprised…81Go
- Eastern Kentucky University· RichmondThe EKU campus neighborhood spans collegiate brick quads, athletic complexes, and student-oriented commercial strips along Lancaster Avenue and 2nd…80Go
- Waco· RichmondWaco is an unincorporated rural community in Madison County situated along KY-52 (Irvine Road). It serves as a transitional zone between the…80Go
- Bybee· RichmondBybee is an expansive, pastoral community situated east of Richmond along KY-52, best known historically for its centuries-old pottery tradition. The…80Go
- Duncanon· RichmondLocated at the southern edge of Richmond along Interstate 75, Duncannon encompasses a blend of highway commercial services, industrial distribution…80Go
- Terrill· RichmondTerrill is a peaceful, unincorporated rural-suburban area in Madison County situated along the US-25 corridor south of central Richmond. It consists…80Go
- Fort Estill Junction· RichmondFort Estill Junction is a historic, semi-rural community nestled along US-25 south of downtown Richmond, characterized by open fields, residential…80Go
Go, stay aware — 7 areas
Fine with normal city awareness.
- College Hill· RichmondCollege Hill sits adjacent to the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) campus, characterized by a mix of historic homes, student housing, and campus…79Go, stay aware
- Peytontown· RichmondPeytontown is a historic African American post-Civil War settlement nestled in rural Madison County near Richmond. The area is characterized by…78Go, stay aware
- Hillcrest· RichmondHillcrest is an established, predominantly single-family neighborhood in Richmond, Kentucky, featuring tree-lined streets, ranch-style homes, and…78Go, stay aware
- Blue Grass· RichmondBlue Grass encompasses a semi-suburban and rural-fringe section of southern Richmond near the Blue Grass Army Depot and major commercial corridors…78Go, stay aware
- Caleast· RichmondCaleast is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood located in Richmond, Kentucky, featuring single-family homes and quiet residential…76Go, stay aware
- Downtown Richmond· RichmondDowntown Richmond serves as the civic and historic heart of Madison County, anchored by a handsome 19th-century courthouse and a collection of…74Go, stay aware
- Stringtown (Richmond)· RichmondStringtown is an established residential neighborhood nestled just minutes from downtown Richmond and the Eastern Kentucky University campus. The…74Go, stay aware
Richmond safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Richmond?
Reeds Crossing scores highest at 86/100, followed by Silver Creek (86) and Crow Valley (86).
Is Richmond safe to walk at night?
In the 14 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Richmond areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Richmond neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.