Is Andover Forest safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Andover Forest as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Andover Forest
“Go. Andover Forest is one of the safest and most affluent suburban master-planned residential communities in Lexington. Visitors will find virtually zero violent crime and quiet, pristine residential streets, making it exceptionally safe day or night.”
About the area
Andover Forest is an upscale residential subdivision located in southeastern Lexington, developed around manicured landscapes and golf club amenities. It offers quiet cul-de-sacs, large single-family executive homes, and close proximity to major retail corridors along Man o' War Boulevard.
- Suburban
- Quiet / Peaceful
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Andover Forest
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 35/100
Residential streets are low-stress for cycling, and the neighborhood provides convenient access to the nearby Brighton East Rail Trail for recreation.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are near zero, with strong community watch and frequent police patrols
- High household median incomes exceeding $130,000 and poverty rates below 3%
- Extremely well-maintained properties with over 90% owner-occupancy
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent with almost no commercial destinations within walking distance
- Isolated cul-de-sacs offer limited connectivity to main thoroughfares
- Occasional opportunistic overnight vehicle break-ins involving unlocked cars
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Andover Forest due to its strictly suburban, single-family residential character.
What Andover Forest is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood runners, dog walkers, and light school commuting traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with wide sidewalks and children playing in front yards and cul-de-sacs.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential setting with well-lit streets and very little through-traffic.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and safe, though virtually devoid of pedestrian activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited within Andover Forest; Lextran operates bus routes on nearby arterials like Richmond Road and Man o' War Boulevard, but reaching a stop typically requires a vehicle or a long walk.
Parking is completely free and abundant, with private driveways, garages, and unrestricted residential street parking throughout the neighborhood.
Things to do in Andover Forest
- Walk or jog along the scenic, tree-shaded suburban loops and green spaces
- Explore the nearby Brighton East Rail Trail for long-distance recreation
- Visit adjacent Jacobson Park for fishing, pedal boats, and a large dog park
Local favorites
- Miyako Sushi & Steakhouse · Japanese Restaurant · 4.5★ (1150)Upscale hibachi and sushi dining located just outside the residential perimeter.
- Banners Bar & Grill · Sports Bar · 4.3★ (420)Neighborhood sports pub serving craft brews, wings, and hearty pub classics.
- DV8 Kitchen - East End · Bakery & Cafe · 4.8★ (1650)Acclaimed social-enterprise cafe nearby serving gourmet cinnamon rolls and artisan sandwiches.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.