Is Blackford Oaks Place safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Blackford Oaks Place as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Blackford Oaks Place
“Go. Blackford Oaks Place is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban neighborhood in eastern Lexington ideal for residential living. Violent crime is virtually non-existent, and safety concerns are limited to rare, minor opportunistic property crimes like unlocked car trespass.”
About the area
Blackford Oaks Place is a well-maintained, contemporary residential subdivision in Lexington's 40509 ZIP code. It features modern single-family homes, manicured lawns, and cul-de-sacs just minutes from the Hamburg Pavilion shopping corridor.
- Suburban / Quiet
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Modern Residential
Walking and biking in Blackford Oaks Place
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Internal streets are safe for leisurely cycling, but dedicated bike lanes or multi-use trails connecting outward to central Lexington are limited along busy nearby arteries like Man o' War Boulevard.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are near zero, with overall crime well below local and national benchmarks
- High median household incomes and predominantly owner-occupied, well-kept single-family homes
- Calm, low-traffic neighborhood streets with sidewalks suitable for family strolls and exercise
Cons
- Purely car-dependent layout requiring a vehicle for dining, groceries, and daily errands
- Occasional isolated reports of unlocked vehicle prowls during overnight hours
- Lack of immediate public green space or park facilities within the subdivision boundaries
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a presence in Blackford Oaks Place. Any transient activity or panhandling is confined to major commercial and interstate intersections a few miles away.
What Blackford Oaks Place is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and bright with residents commuting to work and walking dogs on clear sidewalks.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with light neighborhood vehicle traffic and high overall security.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented as residents return home to well-lit driveways and quiet streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and still with virtually zero pedestrian activity; consistently safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit service is sparse; Lextran operates Route 10 (Hamburg Pavilion) along major arterials nearby, but reaching a stop requires a substantial walk or drive out of the subdivision.
Parking is completely hassle-free with ample private driveways, attached garages, and free, unrestricted curb parking throughout the neighborhood streets.
Things to do in Blackford Oaks Place
- Enjoy a morning run or dog walk through the quiet, tree-lined residential loop streets
- Drive five minutes to Jacobson Park for lakeside walking trails, fishing, dog runs, and pedal boats
- Visit the nearby Hamburg Pavilion commercial center for shopping, dining, and catching a movie
Local favorites
- Malone's (Hamburg) · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (2400)An iconic Lexington steakhouse offering prime cuts, fresh sushi, and polished upscale hospitality.
- Harry's American Bar & Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (1200)A casual and lively spot adjoining Malone's serving mini burgers, sushi rolls, and craft cocktails.
- Double Dogs · Sports Bar · 4.4★ (1850)A relaxed sports pub serving wings, burgers, and beer with plenty of screens to catch major games.
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.