The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow.

 

Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY Map of Crime Rates
Click the map to explore
A+ B C D F
Safest Highest crime
Colorblind friendly off

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

A
B
Other Crime Grade
D

$3.28 million

Cost of Crime™ for Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,464 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of neighborhoods but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is 35.35 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow Residents generally consider the northwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the northeast areas to 1 in 32 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY see the most incidents - about 60 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 5 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow for 2025 is $3,283,160. This translates to approximately $639 per resident and $1,464 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY: $639
Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisvill: $813
Fern Creek, Louisville, KY: $566
Kentucky: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is $639 per year, which is $175 more than the national average and $189 more than Lexington's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow:
  • In Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisvill, crime costs $813 per person, which is $174 more than in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow.
  • In Fern Creek, Louisville, KY, crime costs $566 per person, which is $73 less than in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow
Cost per Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow Resident
Murder
$1.49 million
$290
Rape/Sexual Assault
$218,135
$42
Robbery
$61,810
$12
Assault
$142,773
$28
Kidnapping
$131,075
$26
Vehicle Theft
$193,866
$38
Burglary
$134,027
$26
Theft
$309,196
$60
Arson
$11,353
$2
Vandalism
$260,340
$51
Animal Cruelty
$4,680
$1
Drug Crimes
$302,560
$59
Identity Theft
$20,896
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$3,283,160
$639

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow totals $10,978,718 ($2,137 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,261,877 ($2,776 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the neighborhood has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow’s 5,138 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY at ISP Reports.

Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9676
Robbery
0.3825
Rape
0.7002
Murder
0.1546
Total Violent Crime
2.205 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
11.62
Vehicle Theft
2.437
Burglary
2.876
Arson
0.0915
Total Property Crime
17.02 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.4207
Drug Crimes
7.961
Vandalism
7.093
Identity Theft
0.5255
Animal Cruelty
0.1231
Total "Other" Rate
16.12 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
A
B-
D
A-
D
C
B+
B-
C+
A
B
B+
B+
A
D-
B
D
B-
A+
B
C+
A-
B-
D
B-
C-
B
A+
B+

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is similar versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B-
B-
D+
C-
C-
A
A
A
A
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
D
D
D
A+
A
A
D
D+
D+
F
C+
C+
A-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow is less safe than the Kentucky state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 2 days 0 hours in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Cardinal Hill-Pine Meadow, Lexington, KY

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.