Is Berrytown safe?
Middletown, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Berrytown as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Berrytown
“Go. Berrytown is a peaceful, historic residential enclave in eastern Jefferson County bordered by Middletown and Anchorage. It offers a very safe, tight-knit suburban environment with low crime rates, though visitors will need a vehicle to explore nearby amenities.”
About the area
Berrytown is one of Louisville's notable historic post-Civil War African American settlements, situated quietly just north of the busy Shelbyville Road commercial corridor. The neighborhood is characterized by modest single-family homes, mature trees, and community gathering spots like Berrytown Park.
- Historic / Tree-Lined
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Berrytown
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 34/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within the neighborhood or bike-share stations; however, the nearby Anchorage Trail and Parklands of Floyds Fork offer extensive paved multi-use paths a short ride or drive away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime and property crime rates are significantly lower than the Louisville metro average
- Close proximity to extensive shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities along Shelbyville Road
- High homeownership rate and an active, invested local neighborhood association
- Quiet, low-traffic residential streets safe for daytime walking and exercise
Cons
- Virtually no commercial businesses directly within the residential core
- Lacks complete sidewalk connectivity and street lighting on some side streets
- Heavily reliant on personal vehicles for daily errands and commuting
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Berrytown or the immediately surrounding residential neighborhoods.
What Berrytown is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet with neighbors walking dogs and school buses circulating through the neighborhood.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential atmosphere with children playing around Berrytown Park and minimal vehicular traffic.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with virtually no foot traffic or nightlife disturbances.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlights, but remains generally safe from criminal activity.
Transit, parking and getting around
Transit Authority of River City (TARC) operates express and local bus routes along nearby Shelbyville Road (such as Route 31), but there is no direct fixed-route service through the interior streets of Berrytown.
Parking is exceptionally easy and free, with ample private driveway space and unrestricted curbside parking along residential streets.
Things to do in Berrytown
- Visit Berrytown Park for tennis, basketball, and community events
- Explore the historic African American heritage markers and settlement history in the Berrytown-Griffytown area
- Take a short drive to Historic Middletown for boutique shopping and local dining
Local favorites
- Marks Feed Store · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (2300)A long-running local favorite nearby serving classic Kentucky-style pulled pork, ribs, and buttermilk crunch pie.
- The Village Anchor Pub & Roost · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (1600)Upscale neighborhood bistro in neighboring Anchorage offering craft cocktails and Southern-inspired comfort food.
- Heitzman Traditional Bakery and Deli · Bakery · 4.3★ (550)Historic Louisville bakery nearby known for classic cakes, breakfast pastries, and deli lunch options.
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.