Is Beaumont Park safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Beaumont Park as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Beaumont Park
“Go. Beaumont Park is one of Lexington's safest and most affluent suburban communities, offering tranquil residential streets and well-maintained commercial plazas. Visitors will find virtually no violent crime risks and can comfortably explore the area day or night.”
About the area
Beaumont Park is a master-planned suburban enclave in southwest Lexington centered around residential subdivisions and the Beaumont Centre commercial hub. It features manicured lawns, green spaces, family-oriented facilities, and a variety of neighborhood dining options.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Affluent
- Quiet / Residential
Walking and biking in Beaumont Park
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 48/100
Beaumont features internal multi-use paths and neighborhood bike lanes, though there is no city bike-share dock system operating in this outer suburban area.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent and serious property crime compared to Lexington and national averages
- High median household income exceeding $100,000 with exceptionally low poverty and vacancy rates
- Well-maintained infrastructure, green spaces, and private residential subdivisions
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with separated suburban cul-de-sacs
- Occasional opportunistic crimes of opportunity like unlocked car break-ins
- Heavy traffic congestion along Harrodsburg Road during morning and evening rush hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is essentially non-existent in Beaumont Park, with no encampments or panhandling present in the residential zones or shopping centers.
What Beaumont Park is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Extremely calm and safe, filled with early commuters, runners, and dog walkers along neighborhood sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active and pleasant with steady traffic around Beaumont Centre retail areas and school zones.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and secure with families dining out and neighbors walking along well-lit subdivision streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very peaceful and low-activity with minimal street presence and exceptionally low safety concerns.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lextran operates local bus services connecting the area via Route 13 along Harrodsburg Road, but service intervals can be long and Lexington lacks rail or BRT systems.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with expansive surface parking lots at shopping centers and unrestricted residential street parking.
Things to do in Beaumont Park
- Walk or jog the neighborhood trail network connecting Beaumont Park to the Beaumont YMCA
- Dine on local Kentucky cuisine at the Beaumont Centre shopping plaza
- Explore the adjacent historic walking paths near Harrodsburg Road
Local favorites
- Azur Restaurant & Patio · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (920)An upscale local bistro serving inventive Southern and American dishes with a spacious patio.
- Sahara Mediterranean Cuisine · Mediterranean Restaurant · 4.8★ (1450)A wildly popular counter-service spot known for generous portions of shawarma and falafel.
- Bru Burger Bar · Burger Restaurant · 4.5★ (1220)A polished contemporary eatery crafting gourmet burgers, craft beers, and milkshakes.
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.