Is Andover safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Andover as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Andover
“Go. Andover is one of the safest and most affluent suburban communities in Lexington, featuring tranquil tree-lined streets, pristine subdivisions, and virtually no violent crime. Visitors will find a peaceful residential setting where the main inconvenience is heavy rush-hour traffic along major thoroughfares.”
About the area
Located in southeastern Lexington near Man o' War Boulevard and I-75, Andover is an upscale master-planned suburban enclave built largely around golf courses and green spaces. It offers quiet residential subdivisions, easy access to neighborhood shopping centers, and proximity to the extensive retail hubs in neighboring Hamburg Pavilion.
- Suburban
- Affluent
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Andover
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 32/100
There is no public bike-share program in this part of town; cyclists generally ride on low-traffic residential streets or head to nearby Jacobson Park for off-street paved paths.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low rates of violent and property crime compared to national and city averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $110,000 and low poverty rates under 4%
- Well-maintained properties, manicured green spaces, and high rates of homeownership
Cons
- Heavily car-dependent layout with limited sidewalk continuity along arterial roads
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins targeting unlocked cars in residential driveways
- Substantial traffic congestion during morning and evening rush hours on Todds Road and Man o' War Boulevard
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Andover. Occasional panhandling may occur farther north near the major I-75 / Man o' War retail intersections, but not within the neighborhood itself.
What Andover is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and busy with morning runners, dog walkers, and light suburban school/work commute traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and safe with residents walking in subdivisions and shoppers visiting local neighborhood strips.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential feel with families active in neighborhood yards and steady restaurant traffic at local plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and safe, though dimly lit in some cul-de-sacs, with virtually no street foot traffic.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is very limited; Lextran operates route 10 (Hamburg Pavilion) along nearby corridors, but internal Andover subdivisions have no direct bus service.
Parking is abundant and free throughout the area, with large surface lots at all commercial centers and ample driveway and street parking in residential areas.
Things to do in Andover
- Play a round of golf or practice on the driving range at Andover Golf Club
- Take a family walk or jog around the paved trails and playground at Jacobson Park just minutes away
- Browse local shops and grab casual bites around Andover Village Shoppes
Local favorites
- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii · Coffee Shop · 4.6★ (320)A popular neighborhood spot in Andover Village serving Hawaiian roasts, specialty lattes, and breakfast pastries.
- Apollo Pizza - Todds Road · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)A local Kentucky favorite offering specialty craft pizzas, local draft beers, and a welcoming family atmosphere.
- Miyako Sushi & Steakhouse · Japanese Restaurant · 4.4★ (1250)A bustling nearby hibachi and sushi venue known for entertaining chefs and fresh sushi rolls.
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.