Is Plymouth Village safe?
St. Matthews, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Plymouth Village as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Plymouth Village
“Go. Plymouth Village is a quiet, exceptionally safe suburban enclave within the greater St. Matthews area of Louisville. Violent crime is virtually nonexistent, and visitors can walk the tree-lined neighborhood streets with total peace of mind at nearly any hour.”
About the area
Plymouth Village is a small, well-manicured residential enclave nestled in eastern Jefferson County adjacent to St. Matthews. The neighborhood is characterized by mid-century single-family brick homes, spacious yards, and quiet residential lanes located just minutes from major east Louisville shopping and dining corridors.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Tree-Lined Streets
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Plymouth Village
Walk score: 44/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share stations in the immediate vicinity, but residential streets are low-stress for cycling; larger multi-use routes like the Beargrass Creek Trail require a short ride or drive west.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent crime and violent property offenses compared to Louisville metro averages
- High household incomes, strong homeownership rates, and consistently low housing vacancy
- Close proximity to the premier shopping and dining hubs along Shelbyville Road
Cons
- Suburban street layouts and arterial road barriers make walking to retail somewhat car-dependent
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle break-ins (unlocked car rummaging) typical of quiet suburbs
- Limited public lighting on some interior residential streets late at night
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor within the residential blocks of Plymouth Village, with occasional panhandling limited to busy retail intersections further south along Shelbyville Road.
What Plymouth Village is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm, with local residents walking dogs and jogging through wide, low-traffic residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and suburban, with minimal vehicle traffic and a pleasant, safe neighborhood feel.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Relaxed and welcoming, with neighbors out in their yards and safe conditions for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet with virtually no pedestrian or vehicular activity, feeling safe and undisturbed.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by TARC (Transit Authority of River City), with bus routes such as Route 19 and Route 31 running along nearby Shelbyville Road and New La Grange Road; Louisville lacks passenger rail transit.
Street parking is free and unrestricted throughout the residential streets, and virtually all homes and nearby commercial plazas have generous private driveways and large parking lots.
Things to do in Plymouth Village
- Enjoy fresh pastries and traditional German baked goods at nearby historic Plehn's Bakery
- Browse authentic Italian specialty groceries and grab a deli sandwich at Lotsa Pasta
- Take a tranquil walk or nature stroll along the paved pathways at nearby Brown Park
Local favorites
- Havana Rumba · Cuban Restaurant · 4.7★ (3150)Vibrant and beloved local spot serving authentic Cuban cuisine, tapas, and handcrafted mojitos.
- Plehn's Bakery · Bakery · 4.7★ (1420)Historic family-owned bakery famous for traditional donuts, custom cakes, and classic sweet treats.
- Lotsa Pasta · Italian Specialty Grocer & Deli · 4.8★ (1210)Longstanding market offering imported cheeses, homemade pasta, cured meats, and gourmet deli fare.
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.