Is Old Bingham safe?
Wetumpka, Alabama · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Old Bingham as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Old Bingham
“Go. Old Bingham is a quiet, semi-rural residential neighborhood in Wetumpka with low levels of violent crime and a calm small-town environment. Visitors have little reason to worry about personal safety, though standard precautions like locking vehicle doors should be practiced.”
About the area
Old Bingham is an established residential enclave located just northwest of downtown Wetumpka in Elmore County. The area features modest single-family homes, mature trees, and easy highway access to both scenic riverfront recreation and Montgomery.
- Quiet Suburban
- Car-Dependent
- Tree-Lined
- Small-Town Feel
Walking and biking in Old Bingham
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 28/100
There are no dedicated bike lanes, greenways, or bike-share stations in the neighborhood, though the low-speed local streets can be navigated with caution.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are notably lower than the greater Montgomery metropolitan average
- High rate of single-family homeownership and stable residential occupancy
- Close proximity to downtown Wetumpka's riverfront revitalization and parks
- Low traffic congestion and quiet residential side streets
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as vehicle break-ins along main corridors
- Lack of sidewalks, bike paths, and street lighting on residential roads
- Completely car-dependent with virtually no walkable retail or dining within the neighborhood
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent in Old Bingham, with no encampments or panhandling present.
What Old Bingham is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and quiet as residents commute to work, feeling completely safe.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Low-key neighborhood activity with delivery trucks and occasional local traffic, very safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm residential atmosphere with minimal outdoor activity, feeling secure.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet due to limited streetlights, with very low risk of street crime.
Transit, parking and getting around
There is no fixed-route public transit system serving Old Bingham or Wetumpka; the area is entirely car-dependent with only regional on-demand rural transit options available.
Free and plentiful private driveway parking throughout the residential streets, and ample free public surface parking in downtown Wetumpka.
Things to do in Old Bingham
- Explore the Coosa River scenery and launch a kayak at nearby Gold Star Park
- Visit historic downtown Wetumpka to browse local boutiques and riverfront murals
- Take a short drive to the Wetumpka Impact Crater discovery point
Local favorites
- Coosa River Craft House · Taproom / Bar · 4.8★ (190)Popular local taproom serving regional craft brews and hosting community events near the river.
- Coaches Corner Sports Grill · American Restaurant · 4.3★ (680)Laid-back gathering spot offering wings, burgers, and classic sports bar comfort fare.
- The Gab · Coffee Shop · 4.7★ (115)Cozy community coffee house serving espresso drinks, breakfast pastries, and sandwiches.
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.