Is Binghampton South safe?
Memphis, Tennessee · safety score updated nightly
Not recommended for casual walking around, especially after dark.
VibeLoco rates Binghampton South as “No-go after dark”.
Gogo's take on Binghampton South
“Go with care. Binghampton South contains the popular Broad Avenue Arts District with vibrant dining, art galleries, and breweries, but the wider neighborhood struggles with high rates of violent and property crime. Stick to active commercial blocks during business hours, secure your vehicle, and avoid walking through residential side streets at night.”
Local non-profits and city initiatives continue community improvement programs to address ongoing concerns regarding property crime and youth gun violence across midtown-adjacent sectors.
About the area
Binghampton South is a transitioning urban neighborhood positioned centrally between Midtown and East Memphis. While historic disinvestment has left portions of the area economically distressed, grassroots revitalization and arts corridor developments have brought new vitality. Visitors predominantly visit to enjoy local craft breweries, independent eateries, and the connecting greenway trail.
- Arts District
- Industrial Chic
- Urban / Developing
- Historic / Gritty
Walking and biking in Binghampton South
Walk score: 58/100 · Bike score: 65/100
The neighborhood is anchored by the Hampline, a dedicated two-way cycle track connecting Overton Park to the Shelby Farms Greenline, with nearby Explore Bike Share rental docks.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Immediate access to the vibrant Broad Avenue Arts District and local dining
- Direct connection to the Hampline protected cycling trail
- Active local revitalization led by community development organizations
Cons
- Violent crime and property crime rates remain significantly above national benchmarks
- High local poverty rate and elevated residential vacancy in surrounding blocks
- Frequent vehicle break-ins reported in street parking and unmonitored lots
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately present along main arterial roads and near vacant industrial/rail corridors, with occasional panhandling near busy commercial intersections.
What Binghampton South is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Mornings are calm and generally safe for picking up coffee or commuting along primary thoroughfares.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Afternoon brings steady visitor traffic to local shops and cafes, maintaining a reasonably secure environment along main streets.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Evenings are lively around restaurants and taprooms, but visitors should remain vigilant in dimly lit parking areas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Late night sees significantly heightened risk of robbery and property crime, making walking through the area ill-advised.
Transit, parking and getting around
Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) provides transit along nearby thoroughfares via Route 50 (Poplar) and Route 53 (Summer), though frequency is limited and there is no passenger rail service.
Free on-street parking is widely available along Broad Avenue and adjacent residential streets, along with small designated customer surface lots; always lock doors and remove valuables.
Things to do in Binghampton South
- Browse local art galleries, artisan shops, and murals along Broad Avenue
- Ride or walk along the Hampline multi-use urban trail connecting to the Shelby Farms Greenline
- Sample locally brewed craft beer on the patio at Wiseacre Brewing Company
Local favorites
- Wiseacre Brewing Co. (Broad Ave) · Brewery · 4.7★ (780)Pioneering local craft brewery taproom featuring inventive beers and a laid-back patio.
- The Cove · Bar & Grill · 4.5★ (690)Nautical-themed retro cocktail lounge celebrated for fresh oysters and vintage pirate-ship decor.
- Broadway Pizza · Pizza Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Longtime Memphis institution serving thick, hearty specialty pizzas and classic Southern comfort sides.
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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