Is Jamaica Plain Safe?
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Summary
Jamaica Plain has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 25 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $662K (-6.9% vs area average), median household income of $127K (+15.2% vs area average), population density of 10,598 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 96.96% (+10.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Jamaica Plain
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Jamaica Plain in Boston, MA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #10 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,270
Total Incidents
105.8
Monthly Average
#10 / 25
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Jamaica Plain show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (97 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 2:00 when incident rates drop to 13. 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 Jamaica Plain reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2026-05 with 131 incidents, while 2026-02 saw the lowest activity at 62 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 106 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 21% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like Jamaica Plain tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Jamaica Plain is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 44.9% of all incidents (570 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 12.2% (155 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
10,597.97
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #20 of 25 neighborhoods
-52.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
97.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #1 of 25 neighborhoods
+10.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$662,122.65
average estimate
Ranks #12 of 25 neighborhoods
-6.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$127,312.6
average estimate
Ranks #8 of 25 neighborhoods
+15.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.