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Is Binghamton, New York Safe?

Population 46,418 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Binghamton is a smaller community of 46,418 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,560 per 100K.

Binghamton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBinghamtonNew York AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.1320.4363.8
Property Crime Rate1822.92030.01,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1560.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate293.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

210.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1823/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Binghamton

Violent crime in Binghamton is below the national average. The rate of 286.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1822.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,560 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Binghamton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,560
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft293
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Binghamton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Binghamton
286.1
State
320.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Binghamton
1822.9
State
2030.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Binghamton Safety

Is Binghamton safe?
Not especially. Binghamton earns a C with a crime rate of 210.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Binghamton?
210.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1822.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Binghamton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Binghamton has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Binghamton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Binghamton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Binghamton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Binghamton?
Crime rates have held steady in Binghamton, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Binghamton compare to other cities in New York?
Below average for the state. Binghamton ranks behind about 71% of New York cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Binghamton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Binghamton?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Binghamton?
286.1 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (56), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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