Crime & Safety Report for 509 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

Review crime and safety information near 509 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508. HoodScore summarizes nearby reported incidents, registered sex offenders, and neighborhood safety indicators to help buyers and renters perform better location due diligence.

Generated At — 2026-07-25

$675,000 | 5 bd | 4 ba | 3,585 sqft

Distance rings: 1 mi and 2 mi from the property.

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Full report contains 353 offenders within 5 miles and 25 crime incidents in the last 12 months.

353 Registered Sex Offenders within 5 miles Near 509 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508

353 Registered Offenders Nearby
124 Rape
53 Child Involved
0 Assault
185 Other
Photo Name / Age / Tags Arrest / Conviction Address Distance Risk
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BIBB, ROGER ALAN

64 years old

Child Involved

35-42-4-3 - Child Molesting

2025-08-28T20:35:17

3301 LEESTOWN RD LEXINGTON, KY, 40511
4.8 Medium
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CATHERSON, THOMAS AARON

49 years old

Rapist

550 DARBY CREEK RD #5 LEXINGTON, KY, 40509
5 Medium
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CHISM, RAYMOND

77 years old

Rapist

2409 HEATON CT LEXINGTON, KY, 40509
3.7 Medium
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COOK, JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER

29 years old

Rapist

2753 RICHMOND RD RM 267 LEXINGTON, KY, 40509
4 Medium
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CRAWFORD, JEREMIAH DAVID

47 years old

Rapist

2753 RICHMOND RD RM 218 LEXINGTON, KY, 40509
4 Medium

25 Crime & Incidents in the Last 12 Months

25 Crime & Incidents by Severity
1 Severe
4 Low
20 Other
Crime Location (Approx.) Severity Description

Weapons

07/08/2026 08:29 PM

Newtown Pike & Douglas Ave, Lexington, KY 40508

 SERIOUS

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a high-speed vehicle pursuit southbound that exited at Newtown Pike inbound toward Lexington. The vehicle reportedly wrecked near Newtown Pike and Douglas Avenue, and two male occupants fled on foot. Units also indicated they may have one person at gunpoint in the area.

Domestic Dispute

07/06/2026 03:36 PM

Lexington, KY 40506

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies are requested to go to a local hospital in Lexington for a preliminary interview related to possible abuse.

Traffic

07/06/2026 01:07 PM

I-75, Lexington, KY

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a disabled truck was blocking a lane on southbound I-75 near Newtown Pike, causing traffic to back up toward the northern split. A tow truck was reportedly already on the way. A separate call requested EMS lift assistance for an elderly woman at an apartment on Adams Street in Newcastle.

Traffic

07/06/2026 01:04 PM

Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY

 LOW

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a bad crash affecting southbound lanes just past Newtown Pike, with traffic backed up to the northern split.

Medical Emergency

07/04/2026 10:11 PM

S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536

 Unknown

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discuss a possible emergent advanced life support transport to a hospital for a patient associated with Logan.

Nearby Schools

Schools within 2 miles of this property, nearest first.

SchoolDistance
Harrison Elementary School0.2 mi
Lexington Trad Magnet School0.6 mi
George Washington Carver STEM Academy0.7 mi
Booker T Washington Elementary School1.0 mi
Fayette County Learning Center1.2 mi
Arlington Elementary School1.2 mi
William Wells Brown Elementary1.2 mi
Maxwell Spanish Immersion Elem School1.4 mi
UK Early Childhood Lab1.4 mi
FCPS Virtual Academy1.5 mi
Homebound Elementary1.5 mi
Homebound Secondary1.5 mi
Ashland Elementary School1.5 mi
Family Care Center1.6 mi
Audrey Grevious Center1.7 mi

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