Is Lincolnshire safe?
Louisville, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Lincolnshire as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Lincolnshire
“Go. Lincolnshire is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent enclave in Louisville's East End. While strictly residential with little for tourists inside its borders, visitors staying or visiting have virtually no safety concerns beyond routine vigilance.”
About the area
Lincolnshire is a small, incorporated residential city nestled near Saint Matthews in east Louisville. Characterized by well-manicured mid-century ranch homes and mature tree-lined streets, it offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere with immediate access to major retail and dining hubs along US-22 and Shelbyville Road.
- Quiet Suburb
- Affluent
- Tree-Lined
- Family-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Lincolnshire
Walk score: 38/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes within Lincolnshire itself, and Louisville does not operate a public bike-share network here, but quiet residential streets accommodate casual cycling well.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Exceptionally low violent and property crime rates compared to both metro Louisville and national averages
- High median household incomes exceeding $110,000 and near-total homeownership rate
- Extremely stable, well-maintained housing stock with virtually zero vacancy
- Immediate access to premier healthcare centers and emergency services in neighboring suburban hubs
Cons
- Strictly residential interior with virtually no commercial destinations inside city borders
- Lacks dedicated pedestrian infrastructure like continuous sidewalks on residential side streets
- Suburban design makes a personal vehicle almost essential for visiting nearby amenities
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and encampments are not present in this purely residential neighborhood, with minimal panhandling only occasionally seen along high-traffic commercial highway interchanges nearby.
What Lincolnshire is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene with neighborhood residents walking dogs and low local traffic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet throughout residential lanes, with moderate vehicle traffic along bounding arterials like Brownsboro Road.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal street activity and a very safe atmosphere.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic, remaining exceptionally secure.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by TARC (Transit Authority of River City), with Route 15 operating along nearby Brownsboro Road connecting toward downtown Louisville, though headways are infrequent.
Parking is exceptionally easy; most homes feature private driveways, and residential on-street parking is generally free and unrestricted.
Things to do in Lincolnshire
- Take a quiet morning stroll or jog along the shaded residential streets under mature tree canopies
- Explore the nearby historic grounds and trails at the picturesque Locust Grove estate just minutes north
- Shop and dine at the adjacent Brownsboro Center and Saint Matthews retail corridors
Local favorites
- Fresco Mexican Bistro · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (380)A popular nearby dining spot serving authentic Mexican dishes and craft margaritas just off US-22.
- Paul's Fruit Market · Gourmet Grocery & Deli · 4.7★ (650)A beloved local specialty grocery market offering fresh produce, deli sandwiches, and regional Kentucky products.
- Smor Nordic Bakeri · Bakery & Cafe · 4.9★ (190)A cozy neighborhood bakery known for Nordic-inspired pastries, fresh breads, and artisan coffee.
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.