Is Maple Ridge safe?
Radcliff, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Maple Ridge as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Maple Ridge
“Go. Maple Ridge is a quiet, unassuming residential subdivision in Radcliff that presents minimal safety concerns for visitors. As with many military-adjacent suburban communities, standard property awareness is adequate, particularly along the nearby commercial corridors.”
About the area
Maple Ridge is a modest, established residential neighborhood located in Radcliff, Kentucky, just minutes south of the Fort Knox military installation. The area consists primarily of single-family suburban homes, local schools, and quiet streets framed by central Kentucky woodland.
- Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet / Residential
- Military-Adjacent
Walking and biking in Maple Ridge
Walk score: 18/100 · Bike score: 26/100
There are no public bike-share programs or dedicated bike lanes in the neighborhood; cyclists must share low-speed residential roadways or drive to nearby regional greenways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Predominantly quiet, low-density residential streets with negligible violent crime
- Strong community stability supported by active-duty military and veteran families from Fort Knox
- High rate of vehicle availability and accessible parking across all residential streets
Cons
- Isolated residential fabric with virtually no walkable retail or dining options
- Occasional opportunistic property theft and vehicle break-ins reported in the broader Radcliff area
- Limited public lighting and lack of continuous sidewalks on some neighborhood lanes
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential subdivision of Maple Ridge, with rare occurrences of transient activity limited to commercial strip centers along Dixie Highway.
What Maple Ridge is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet, with routine school and commuter traffic heading out toward US-31W and Fort Knox.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm residential setting with occasional dog walkers and delivery vehicles moving through the subdivision.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet suburban environment where residents return home; streets remain low-traffic and safe.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and low-activity, safe overall though poorly lit in some cul-de-sacs, so situational awareness is advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit in the area is minimal; the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) does not serve Radcliff directly, but the regional Transit Authority of Central Kentucky (TACK) offers limited on-demand and deviated fixed-route services along the Dixie Highway corridor.
Parking is completely effortless throughout Maple Ridge, with free private driveways and unrestricted curbside parking available along residential streets.
Things to do in Maple Ridge
- Explore the nearby General George Patton Museum of Leadership at Fort Knox
- Enjoy the walking trails, playgrounds, and disc golf course at Radcliff City Park
- Visit the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central located just south of the neighborhood
Local favorites
- Woo's Korean BBQ · Korean Restaurant · 4.6★ (480)Authentic, hearty Korean specialties and classic BBQ dishes reflecting the area's diverse military-connected dining scene.
- Little Charlie's Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (320)A longstanding local favorite serving thick-crust pizzas, subs, and traditional baked pasta dishes.
- Robin's Nest · Southern Restaurant · 4.5★ (410)Homestyle country diner serving breakfast platters, fried chicken, and classic Southern comfort sides.
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.
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