The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Bingham, Springfield, MO: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Bingham

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Bingham.

 

Bingham, Springfield, MO Map of Crime Rates
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D+

Overall Crime Grade™

C-
D+
Other Crime Grade
D

$3.09 million

Cost of Crime™ for Bingham, Springfield, MO

In 2025, crime will cost $1,285 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Bingham in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Bingham, Springfield, MO Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Bingham ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of neighborhoods but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Bingham's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Bingham is 51.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bingham Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Bingham varies by area - ranging from 1 in 8 in the northwest areas to 1 in 34 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Bingham, Springfield, MO see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bingham, Springfield, MO

The total projected cost of crime in Bingham for 2025 is $3,086,352. This translates to approximately $691 per resident and $1,285 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.5% of the median household income in Bingham. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Bingham Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Bingham, Springfield, MO: $691
Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO: $1547
Central West End, St. Louis, M: $1,357
Missouri: $660
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bingham is $691 per year, which is $227 more than the national average and $31 more than Springfield's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bingham:
  • In Dutchtown, St. Louis, MO, crime costs $1,547 per person, which is $856 more than in Bingham.
  • In Central West End, St. Louis, M, crime costs $1,357 per person, which is $666 more than in Bingham

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bingham for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bingham
Cost per Bingham Resident
Murder
$705,451
$158
Rape/Sexual Assault
$221,134
$50
Robbery
$56,219
$13
Assault
$565,415
$127
Kidnapping
$34,162
$8
Vehicle Theft
$299,471
$67
Burglary
$197,843
$44
Theft
$467,573
$105
Arson
$18,247
$4
Vandalism
$243,434
$55
Animal Cruelty
$3,076
$1
Drug Crimes
$262,038
$59
Identity Theft
$12,288
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$3,086,352
$691

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Bingham, Springfield, MO

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Bingham totals $5,900,382 ($1,321 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $8,986,734 ($2,012 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Bingham crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the northeast part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Bingham has 2, have the same problem. Of Bingham’s 4,466 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Bingham Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Bingham residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
4.408
Robbery
0.4002
Rape
0.8166
Murder
0.0841
Total Violent Crime
5.709 (C-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
20.22
Vehicle Theft
4.330
Burglary
4.884
Arson
0.1692
Total Property Crime
29.60 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1262
Drug Crimes
7.932
Vandalism
7.630
Identity Theft
0.3555
Animal Cruelty
0.0931
Total "Other" Rate
16.14 (D)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Bingham is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Bingham.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
C+
C-
D+
D+
D+
D-
D
D-
D+
D
C
D+
D+
C-
C
B-
C-
C
B
C-
D
D
D
F
F
F
D-
C
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Bingham is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C-
C-
C-
B-
C+
C+
A
A-
A-
A-
B+
B+
A+
A+
A+
C+
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
A
A-
A-
B-
A-
A-
B+
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Bingham is less safe than the Missouri state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Bingham, Springfield, MO average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Bingham schools on SchoolGrade

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