Is Stuart Hall safe?
Lexington, Kentucky · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Stuart Hall as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Stuart Hall
“Go. Stuart Hall is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and affluent master-planned residential community in southeastern Lexington. While it offers no nightlife or major tourist attractions, visitors staying with family or enjoying a quiet suburban walk will encounter virtually no safety concerns.”
About the area
Stuart Hall is a scenic, well-maintained suburban neighborhood located along Todds Road in southeast Lexington. Characterized by manicured lawns, newer single-family homes, and quiet cul-de-sacs, it caters primarily to families and working professionals.
- Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Peaceful
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Stuart Hall
Walk score: 15/100 · Bike score: 28/100
Internal subdivision streets are calm and easy for recreational biking, but dedicated bike lanes connecting outward to Lexington's urban greenways are absent.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of violent crime and minimal property crime compared to Lexington averages.
- Affluent economic base with high homeownership rates and meticulously maintained residential properties.
- Safe, well-lit sidewalks and community green spaces ideal for walking and jogging.
Cons
- Exclusively residential with no commercial retail or dining within the neighborhood borders.
- Nearly completely car-dependent with no direct public transit service.
- Occasional isolated incidents of opportunistic thefts from unlocked vehicles.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a factor in Stuart Hall. Shelters, day centers, and encampments are situated miles away in Lexington's urban core.
What Stuart Hall is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents jogging, walking dogs, and commuting out of the neighborhood in very safe conditions.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with minimal local traffic, clear sightlines, and children playing in yards.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Serene and residential as families return home, remaining very safe for dusk walks along neighborhood streets.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Exceptionally quiet and dark with virtually no foot traffic or disturbances, though internal street lighting is subdued.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Lextran, but no bus routes enter Stuart Hall directly. The nearest transit connections are located over two miles away near Hamburg Pavilion.
Parking is abundant and hassle-free, with private driveways, garages, and free, unrestricted curb parking throughout residential streets.
Things to do in Stuart Hall
- Walk the quiet, landscaped residential loops and community green spaces around the neighborhood clubhouse.
- Visit nearby Jacobson Park to enjoy lakeside walking trails, fishing docks, and open recreational fields.
- Head five minutes north to Hamburg Pavilion for extensive retail shopping, dining, and movie theaters.
Local favorites
- Bru Burger Bar Lexington · American Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Popular upscale burger joint offering gourmet patties, local craft beer, and outdoor seating near Hamburg.
- Harry's Hamburg · Gastropub · 4.4★ (1180)Lively neighborhood pub serving burgers, sushi, cocktails, and sports viewing in an open setting.
- Wild Eggs - Hamburg · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (1950)Energetic breakfast spot known for creative egg dishes, stuffed French toast, and specialty coffees.
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.