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Jamaica Plain Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MA
Walking Safety
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Summary

Jamaica Plain has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 25 areas analyzed. 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 safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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

Safe

This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #10 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.

1,166

Total Incidents

97.2

Monthly Average

#10 / 25

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

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 14:00 (82 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 0:00 when incident rates drop to 9. 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 2024-11 with 107 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 74 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 97 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 8% 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

Misc | Investigate Person
55447.5%
Assault | Assault - Simple
17414.9%
Theft | Larceny All Others
11910.2%
Disorderly Conduct | Threats To Do Bodily Harm
887.5%
Drug Offenses | Drugs - Possession/ Sale/ Manufacturing/ Use
837.1%
Other
14812.7%

The most common type of crime in Jamaica Plain is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 47.5% of all incidents (554 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 14.9% (174 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

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

0-1715.2%
Children & Teens10th highest
18-248.0%
Young Adults21st highest
25-3426.8%
Young Professionals10th highest
35-4416.1%
Mid-Career Adults5th highest
45-549.7%
Mature Adults16th highest
55-6411.5%
Pre-Retirement10th highest
65+12.8%
Seniors10th highest

Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.

Data Sources

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