Is Blueberry Hill safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Blueberry Hill as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Blueberry Hill
“Go. Blueberry Hill is a calm, established residential neighborhood in south-central Lexington that is exceptionally safe for visitors. Violent crime is rare, and risks are largely confined to isolated vehicle break-ins common to quiet suburban streets.”
About the area
Blueberry Hill is a mature mid-century neighborhood nestled between the Nicholasville Road and Tates Creek Road commercial corridors in Lexington. Defined by ranch-style single-family homes, mature trees, and peaceful side streets, it provides a quiet suburban retreat within minutes of major dining and retail hubs.
- Quiet Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Blueberry Hill
Walk score: 41/100 · Bike score: 47/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes on interior streets, but low-speed residential traffic makes road cycling feasible, and paved paths are accessible in nearby Lansdowne-Merrick Park.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime and a strong baseline of community safety
- High rate of owner-occupied, well-tended single-family properties
- Convenient access to dining and retail along Lansdowne and Nicholasville Road
- Calm, low-traffic residential streets ideal for casual daytime walks
Cons
- Primarily car-dependent with few commercial amenities within interior streets
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes like unlocked vehicle theft
- Limited street lighting along some interior residential cul-de-sacs
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Blueberry Hill, with occasional panhandling limited to busy commercial intersections on Nicholasville Road.
What Blueberry Hill is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and pleasant, with neighborhood residents jogging and walking dogs along quiet streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and relaxed throughout the residential core, though vehicle traffic picks up along perimeter thoroughfares.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet and comfortable with low noise levels and minimal street activity.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and tranquil; safe to traverse, though standard precautions regarding vehicle locking apply.
Transit, parking and getting around
Lextran serves the perimeter of the neighborhood via Route 5 on Nicholasville Road and Route 3 on Tates Creek Road, connecting directly to the Downtown Transit Center.
Residential street parking is free, unrestricted, and easy to find, with large complimentary surface parking lots available at nearby shopping centers.
Things to do in Blueberry Hill
- Browse local boutiques and specialty eateries at the adjacent Lansdowne Shoppes
- Take a walk or jog along the quiet, tree-lined residential loop roads
- Visit nearby Lansdowne-Merrick Park for tennis courts, walking paths, and green space
Local favorites
- Merrick Inn Restaurant · Southern Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)A legendary Lexington institution offering upscale Southern classics and an extensive bourbon selection in a converted manor.
- La Petite Delicat · Pastry Shop · 4.8★ (360)Charming artisanal bakery specializing in French macarons, specialty coffees, and delicate pastries.
- Marikka's Restaurant & Bier Stube · German Restaurant & Beer Hall · 4.6★ (1480)Massive beer hall featuring hundreds of international brews, hearty German fare, and indoor volleyball courts.
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.