Is Hollywood safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Hollywood as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Hollywood
“Go. Hollywood is a calm, established residential neighborhood that is exceptionally safe and welcoming for visitors. It is an ideal, low-stress spot for visiting south Lexington or accessing the nearby Southland Drive corridor.”
About the area
Hollywood is a mid-century, tree-canopied residential enclave in south-central Lexington characterized by tidy single-family homes and quiet neighborhood streets. It sits adjacent to the Southland Drive commercial district, combining suburban tranquility with quick access to local bakeries, markets, and diners.
- Quiet / Residential
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Mid-Century Charm
Walking and biking in Hollywood
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 58/100
The neighborhood features low-stress residential streets suitable for biking, with convenient road links northward toward the University of Kentucky campus.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are consistently well below the city and national averages
- Strong homeownership rates and stable, well-tended single-family housing stock
- Direct walking and driving proximity to independent Southland Drive eateries and shops
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property offenses such as unlocked car break-ins
- Patchy sidewalk coverage along some interior residential blocks
- Heavy vehicular congestion along adjacent Nicholasville Road during peak hours
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent inside the residential blocks, with only rare panhandling near major commercial intersections along Nicholasville Road.
What Hollywood is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with residents walking dogs and light local commuter traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Tranquil residential atmosphere with safe, pleasant strolls toward nearby neighborhood retail.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-oriented with light foot traffic and neighborhood activity winding down after dinner.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet with minimal pedestrian activity; safety risks remain very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Lextran, with Route 5 along Nicholasville Road and Route 13 serving the Southland/Regency corridor for direct rides into Downtown Lexington.
Street parking is free and readily available throughout residential lanes, and Southland shopping plazas offer ample free surface lots.
Things to do in Hollywood
- Explore the local shops, music stores, and vintage spots along Southland Drive
- Tour and sample handmade confections at Old Kentucky Chocolates
- Pick up local Kentucky produce and deli items at the Good Foods Co-op
Local favorites
- Winchell's Restaurant & Bar · Southern / Sports Bar · 4.6★ (2150)A neighborhood fixture serving Kentucky hot browns, fried chicken, and casual Southern comfort food.
- Old Kentucky Chocolates · Candy Store · 4.7★ (650)Longstanding local confectioner famous for bourbon truffles, chocolate horses, and sweet gifts.
- Good Foods Co-op · Grocery Store / Cafe · 4.6★ (1400)Community-owned grocery store with an expansive salad bar, local farm goods, and organic takeout.
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.