Is Binghampton West safe?
Memphis, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Binghampton West as “No-go after dark”.
Gogo's take on Binghampton West
“Go with care. While commercial corridors along the Broad Avenue strip offer vibrant local dining, galleries, and community art, Binghampton West contends with elevated levels of violent and property crime. Stick to well-trafficked business areas during daylight or evening business hours and exercise strong situational awareness.”
Memphis Police Department operations regularly focus on addressing elevated rates of gun violence and car break-ins along the commercial and residential corridors in Binghampton.
About the area
Binghampton West is a historic, transitioning Midtown-adjacent neighborhood characterized by industrial spaces, grassroots community initiatives, and the Broad Avenue Arts District. Despite focused revitalization efforts, significant portions of the residential area experience entrenched poverty, property blighting, and safety challenges.
- Arts District Adjacent
- Urban Transition
- Industrial Heritage
- Street Art Hub
Walking and biking in Binghampton West
Walk score: 61/100 · Bike score: 66/100
The neighborhood is home to the Hampline, a protected two-mile cycle track that seamlessly links Midtown's Overton Park to the Shelby Farms Greenline.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Direct access to the Broad Avenue Arts District featuring local artisan shops, breweries, and public art
- Connected to the Hampline, a dedicated multi-use bicycle corridor linking to Overton Park and the Greenline
- Active community development initiatives through local non-profits working on housing and youth arts
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates significantly exceed national and state averages
- High neighborhood poverty rate exceeding 35% with pockets of residential blight
- Frequent occurrences of opportunistic vehicle burglaries and theft
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present, mostly concentrated along nearby commercial thoroughfares like Summer Avenue and near transit stops. Panhandling occasionally occurs near retail intersections and gas stations.
What Binghampton West is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Generally quiet with light neighborhood commuter traffic; walking along primary business streets is fine with basic awareness.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active around commercial storefronts and cafes, though straying deep into isolated residential streets requires caution.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Popular dining and bar spots draw crowds on Broad Avenue, but side streets grow dim and foot traffic is not recommended alone.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Elevated safety risks due to potential robbery, vehicle break-ins, and street crime; late-night pedestrian transit should be avoided.
Transit, parking and getting around
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) provides local bus service primarily along Route 53 (Summer) and Route 34 (Central & Walnut Grove), connecting riders to Downtown and East Memphis.
Street parking is largely free and readily available along commercial corridors, but visitors should never leave visible items inside parked cars due to car burglary frequency.
Things to do in Binghampton West
- Browse the independent boutiques, craft shops, and public murals along Broad Avenue
- Walk or bike along the dedicated Hampline urban trail
- Explore community-driven art projects and green spaces at the Carpenter Art Garden
Local favorites
- Wiseacre Brewing Co. (Broad Ave Taproom) · Brewery · 4.7★ (980)The original taproom of the renowned Memphis craft brewery featuring outdoor seating and signature ales.
- The Cove · Cocktail Bar & Seafood · 4.5★ (760)A vintage, nautically themed neighborhood lounge known for oysters, classic cocktails, and late-night bites.
- Broadway Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1250)A longstanding local institution serving thick-crust pizzas, sandwiches, and comfort food since 1977.
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.
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