Allston Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MASummary
Allston has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 25 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $516K (-27.4% vs area average), median household income of $78K (-29.3% vs area average), population density of 17,740 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 87.45% (-0.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Allston
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Allston in Boston, MA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower than what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 25 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this neighborhood in Boston, MA.
Walking Safety
This area has lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #8 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.
396
Total Incidents
33.0
Monthly Average
#8 / 25
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Allston show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 10:00 (32 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Boston, MA can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for Allston reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-04 with 47 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 20 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 33 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 16% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like Allston tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Allston is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 46.2% of all incidents (183 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 18.2% (72 cases). The top three categories combined represent 73% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Boston, MA helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
17,739.69
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #14 of 25 neighborhoods
-21.1% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
87.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #14 of 25 neighborhoods
-0.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$516,234.25
average estimate
Ranks #18 of 25 neighborhoods
-27.4% vs area average
Median Household Income
$78,181.88
average estimate
Ranks #18 of 25 neighborhoods
-29.3% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.