Is Bingville safe?
Savannah, Georgia · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Bingville as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Bingville
“Go with care. Bingville is a modest, primarily residential neighborhood south of Savannah's historic core with limited tourist attractions. Visitors should stay aware of their surroundings, particularly after dark, as local crime rates and vacancy levels are higher than in Savannah's central historic districts.”
Recent regional policing efforts have focused on reducing gun violence and vehicle theft along the greater Montgomery Street and Southside corridors.
About the area
Bingville is a quiet, older residential community nestled southwest of Midtown Savannah along the Montgomery Street and Ogeechee Road corridors. It features modest mid-century single-family homes, small neighborhood churches, and local auto shops, offering a glimpse of everyday working-class Savannah outside the main tourist zones.
- Residential
- Working-Class
- Quiet
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Bingville
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 58/100
While neighborhood streets have low traffic, dedicated bike lanes are sparse, and connection to the Truman Linear Park Trail requires navigating busy Midtown roads.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Convenient driving access to the Savannah Historic District and Midtown amenities
- Close-knit, quiet daytime neighborhood feel with longstanding local residents
- Affordable housing footprint with lower commercial traffic
Cons
- Above-average rates of property theft and intermittent violent crime compared to statewide medians
- Poverty rates exceed 25% with pockets of housing vacancy and deferred maintenance
- Limited tourist infrastructure, walkable dining, or curated attractions
Homelessness: Visible homelessness within the interior residential streets is minimal, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling can be observed along major commercial arteries such as Montgomery Street and Ogeechee Road.
What Bingville is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and calm as residents commute to work and school, making it reasonably safe for morning strolls.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Generally quiet residential streets, though activity along bordering thoroughfares increases.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Activity drops off sharply; stay alert along unlit residential side streets and main commercial edges.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Walking alone is not recommended late at night due to limited visibility and elevated property crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is operated by Chatham Area Transit (CAT), with bus Route 17 (Montgomery) and Route 14 (Abercorn) providing connections to downtown Savannah.
Street parking is largely free and readily available along residential streets with no parking meters or garages.
Things to do in Bingville
- Take a short drive to explore the Victorian District and Thomas Square arts scenes
- Visit nearby Wells Park for community recreation and local gatherings
- Browse local vintage shops and makerspaces along the nearby Montgomery corridor
Local favorites
- Green Truck Neighborhood Pub · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (2350)Popular nearby spot serving grass-fed burgers, house-made condiments, and craft beer.
- Sly's Sliders and Fries · Casual Eatery · 4.7★ (1180)Midtown counter-serve joint offering creative mini-burgers, hot dogs, and loaded fries.
- Al Salaam Deli · Middle Eastern Deli · 4.8★ (920)Beloved local counter known for authentic gyros, falafel, and warm service.
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.