Is Binghampton East safe?
Memphis, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Binghampton East as “No-go after dark”.
Gogo's take on Binghampton East
“Go with care. While the Broad Avenue Arts District corridor is vibrant with popular dining and galleries during daylight and early evening hours, the broader Binghampton area faces significant violent and property crime rates. Stick to active commercial blocks and avoid walking through unfamiliar residential streets alone after dark.”
Targeted community policing and investments by the Binghampton Community Development Corporation continue to improve commercial corridors despite ongoing citywide concerns regarding property theft and violent crime.
About the area
Binghampton East is an evolving Midtown-adjacent neighborhood in Memphis characterized by an active arts and light-industrial district along Broad Avenue surrounded by working-class residential blocks. It features a unique mix of maker spaces, community gardens, local eateries, and protected cycling corridors alongside areas still undergoing economic revitalization.
- Arts District
- Industrial Rebirth
- Gritty / Emerging
- Community-Focused
Walking and biking in Binghampton East
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 68/100
The neighborhood features the Hampline, a protected two-way cycle track providing direct connections between Overton Park and the Shelby Farms Greenline, alongside Explore Bike Share rental stations.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Thriving arts and dining corridor centered along Broad Avenue
- Excellent bicycle connectivity via the protected Hampline urban trail
- Active grassroots community organizations investing in local infrastructure and public art
Cons
- Violent crime and auto theft rates remain substantially higher than national averages
- Pockets of high poverty and residential property vacancy in adjacent residential blocks
- Inconsistent street lighting and pedestrian infrastructure away from the main commercial strip
Homelessness: Visible homelessness and panhandling occur moderately, primarily near major transit stops along Summer Avenue and intersections near Sam Cooper Boulevard.
What Binghampton East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Active with commuters, local cyclists on the Hampline, and coffee seekers; generally comfortable along main streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Steady foot traffic around retail shops and galleries with a relaxed, creative neighborhood vibe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Bustling around taprooms and restaurants on Broad Avenue, though situational awareness is strongly recommended.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Foot traffic drops sharply outside of late-night bar crowds, and walking through surrounding blocks is not recommended due to heightened crime risks.
Transit, parking and getting around
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) serves the area primarily via Route 53 (Summer Ave) and Route 34 nearby, with connecting routes linking to Downtown and Midtown transit centers.
Free on-street parallel parking is widely available along Broad Avenue and adjacent cross streets, accompanied by complimentary surface lots behind most businesses.
Things to do in Binghampton East
- Explore independent boutiques, artisan studios, and murals along Broad Avenue
- Ride or walk along the Hampline trail connecting toward the Shelby Farms Greenline
- Visit community art installations and public programming at the Carpenter Art Garden
Local favorites
- Wiseacre Brewing Co. - Broad Avenue · Brewery · 4.7★ (890)The original taproom of one of Memphis's most popular craft breweries, featuring outdoor seating and food trucks.
- Broadway Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.3★ (1820)Long-running neighborhood staple serving hearty, loaded thin-crust pizzas and classic diner fare.
- City & State · Coffee Shop & Boutique · 4.7★ (460)Specialty craft coffee bar paired with a curated selection of artisan gifts and home goods.
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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