Is Apple Creek Farms safe?
Georgetown, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Apple Creek Farms as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Apple Creek Farms
“Go. Apple Creek Farms is an exceptionally safe, quiet residential subdivision in Georgetown with minimal crime concerns. While completely safe for families and visitors, it is strictly residential and requires a personal vehicle for any dining, shopping, or sightseeing.”
About the area
Apple Creek Farms is a modern, quiet residential community located in Georgetown, Kentucky, characterized by well-kept single-family homes and low vehicle traffic. It offers a secure and peaceful suburban environment just minutes away from Georgetown's historic downtown and regional employment centers.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Apple Creek Farms
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There is no bike-share program and the subdivision lacks dedicated bike lanes, though neighborhood streets are quiet enough for leisure riding; connection to downtown paths requires riding on shared roadways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low violent and property crime rates well below state and national averages
- High homeownership rate and well-maintained residential properties
- Peaceful, low-traffic neighborhood streets suitable for walking and jogging
Cons
- Zero commercial or dining establishments within walking distance
- Entirely car-dependent with no fixed-route public transit access
- Isolated subdivision layout requires driving onto busier arterial roads for daily needs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Apple Creek Farms. Social services and emergency shelters in Scott County operate closer to downtown Georgetown.
What Apple Creek Farms is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm with residents walking dogs, heading out for work commutes, and school buses picking up children.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with minimal local traffic, delivery vehicles, and occasional joggers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Family-oriented and relaxed as residents return home, work in yards, or stroll through the streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely dark and peaceful with negligible foot traffic and no notable safety hazards.
Transit, parking and getting around
Georgetown lacks fixed-route municipal public transit or rail service; regional on-demand transit is provided by Bluegrass Community Action Partnership (BGCAP) by prior reservation.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with ample space in private driveways, garages, and unrestricted curbside street parking with no meters or permits required.
Things to do in Apple Creek Farms
- Take a peaceful walk or run along the quiet residential loops and cul-de-sacs
- Drive a few minutes south to Suffoletta Family Aquatic Center for summer swimming and park amenities
- Visit historic downtown Georgetown for boutique shopping, local cafes, and historic architecture
Local favorites
- Local Feed · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1250)A popular farm-to-table Southern eatery set in a restored 1890s feed mill near downtown Georgetown.
- Slainte Public House · Irish Pub · 4.8★ (470)A cozy, community-focused Irish pub offering draft beers, ciders, and live events in a neighborhood setting.
- Galvin's on Main · American Restaurant & Pub · 4.4★ (1150)A lively downtown staple serving classic pub fare, burgers, craft beer, and sports broadcasts.
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.