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Is St. Martins Village safe?

Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly

71out of 100

Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.

VibeLoco rates St. Martins Village as “Go, stay aware”.

Gogo's take on St. Martins Village

“Go with care. St. Martins Village is a modest, established residential enclave in northwest Lexington that poses minimal violent crime risk for casual visitors during the day. As with many outer-ring residential pockets near commercial corridors, opportunistic property crimes like vehicle break-ins do occur, so standard precautions are recommended.”

About the area

St. Martins Village is a predominantly mid-century, single-family neighborhood located in northwest Lexington near the Georgetown Road corridor. It is primarily characterized by quiet residential cul-de-sacs, modest ranch-style homes, and local neighborhood green spaces. It serves as a working-class residential pocket with quick access to New Circle Road, downtown Lexington, and regional horse country.

  • Suburban Residential
  • Car-Dependent
  • Quiet
  • Working-Class

Walking and biking in St. Martins Village

Walk score: 32/100 · Bike score: 38/100

There are no dedicated on-street bike lanes within the neighborhood, and reaching the Legacy Trail requires navigating higher-traffic roadways; Lexington's bike-share system does not maintain docks here.

Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice

Pros

  • Lower violent crime rates compared to higher-density urban core districts of Lexington.
  • Quiet, residential street grid with predominantly owner-occupied single-family homes.
  • Convenient driving access to New Circle Road, I-75/I-64, and the Kentucky Horse Park.

Cons

  • Higher incidence of opportunistic property crime and theft from vehicles near Georgetown Road.
  • Limited street lighting on some interior residential blocks after dark.
  • Lack of mixed-use retail within the neighborhood interior requires driving for daily needs.

Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the interior residential streets, though occasional unhoused individuals or panhandling may be observed near major commercial intersections along Georgetown Road and New Circle Road.

What St. Martins Village is like at each time of day

Morning · 5a – 11a
Very calm and quiet as residents commute to work and school, with completely safe conditions for walking.
Afternoon · 11a – 5p
Remains quiet with low vehicular traffic and routine neighborhood activities.
Evening · 5p – 10p
Subdued atmosphere as residents return home, remaining generally safe with minimal street activity.
Late night · 10p – 5a
Streets are very dark and largely deserted; visitors should ensure vehicles are locked and stay alert on side streets.

Transit, parking and getting around

Lextran serves the area primarily via Route 7 along Georgetown Road, offering direct bus service southward into the downtown Lexington Transit Center; Lexington has no passenger rail system.

Street parking throughout the neighborhood is free, unmetered, and easy to find, with most residences also featuring private driveways.

Things to do in St. Martins Village

  • Enjoy the open green space and playground facilities at St. Martins Village Park.
  • Sample authentic regional and international eateries along the nearby Georgetown Road strip.
  • Take a short drive north along US-25 to visit the Kentucky Horse Park.

Local favorites

  • Red State BBQ · Barbecue Restaurant · 4.5★ (2600)
    A popular rustic roadside staple known for smoked brisket, pulled pork, and specialty sauces.
  • Taqueria Los Nietos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.5★ (420)
    A casual local spot serving authentic Mexican street tacos, tortas, and fresh salsas.
  • Indi's Fast Food · Fast Food Restaurant · 4.2★ (540)
    A regional chain favorite serving spicy fried chicken, wings, and classic Southern 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.