The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Binghamton, NY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Binghamton

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

 

Binghamton, NY Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D-
D
Other Crime Grade
A+

$37.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Binghamton, NY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,106 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Binghamton 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 Binghamton, NY Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Binghamton ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Binghamton's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Binghamton is 32.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Binghamton Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Binghamton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 14 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Binghamton, NY see the most incidents - about 458 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 85 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Binghamton, NY

The total projected cost of crime in Binghamton for 2025 is $37,347,540. This translates to approximately $478 per resident and $1,106 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Binghamton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Binghamton Compared to Other Cities?

Binghamton, NY: $478
Lyncourt, NY: $723
Rexford, NY: $123
New York: $335
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Binghamton is $478 per year, which is $13 more than the national average and $143 more than New York's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Binghamton:
  • In Lyncourt, NY, crime costs $723 per person, which is $246 more than in Binghamton.
  • In Rexford, NY, crime costs $123 per person, which is $355 less than in Binghamton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Binghamton for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Binghamton
Cost per Binghamton Resident
Murder
$8.50 million
$109
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.59 million
$20
Robbery
$2.78 million
$36
Assault
$11.8 million
$150
Kidnapping
$328,761
$4
Vehicle Theft
$871,102
$11
Burglary
$2.66 million
$34
Theft
$7.65 million
$98
Arson
$110,193
$1
Vandalism
$546,193
$7
Animal Cruelty
$81,208
$1
Drug Crimes
$262,094
$3
Identity Theft
$219,418
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$37,347,540
$478

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Binghamton, NY

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 Binghamton totals $68,501,415 ($876 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $105,848,955 ($1,354 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 Binghamton 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 central part of the city 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 Binghamton has 19, have the same problem. Of Binghamton’s 78,194 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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Binghamton 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 Binghamton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.235
Robbery
1.129
Rape
0.3364
Murder
0.0578
Total Violent Crime
6.758 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
18.89
Vehicle Theft
0.7194
Burglary
3.747
Arson
0.0584
Total Property Crime
23.41 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0693
Drug Crimes
0.4531
Vandalism
0.9778
Identity Theft
0.3625
Animal Cruelty
0.1404
Total "Other" Rate
2.003 (A+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Binghamton is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Binghamton.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D-
D-
C-
D
D-
B-
C+
C-
B
D
C
C+
B-
D+
C+
D
D+
B-
D+
C
A
B
B+
B+
B-
C
A
B-
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Binghamton is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C+
A
A
B-
B
B
D
D+
D+
C+
D
D
C+
C+
C+
D-
D-
D-
D
C-
C-
B-
C
C
C
D
D
C+
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Binghamton is less safe than the New York state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Binghamton, NY average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 58% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Binghamton schools on SchoolGrade

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