Is Chinatown Safe?
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Summary
Chinatown has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 26 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $748K (+5.2% vs area average), median household income of $49K (-56.0% vs area average), population density of 55,077 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 82.74% (-6.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Chinatown
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Chinatown in Boston, MA receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with what's typical for the city. This neighborhood was compared against 26 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #25 out of 26 neighborhoods analyzed.
171
Total Incidents
14.3
Monthly Average
#25 / 26
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Chinatown show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 17:00 (14 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 6:00 when incident rates drop to 2. 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 Chinatown reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2026-05 with 22 incidents, while 2026-01 saw the lowest activity at 8 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 14 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 34% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like Chinatown tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Chinatown is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 42.7% of all incidents (73 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 19.9% (34 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
55,077.45
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #2 of 25 neighborhoods
+144.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
82.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #20 of 25 neighborhoods
-6.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$747,860.87
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 25 neighborhoods
+5.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$48,698.46
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 25 neighborhoods
-56.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.