Longwood Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MASummary
Longwood has a very safe overall safety rating, ranking among the safest in 25 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $418K (-41.2% vs area average), median household income of $62K (-44.2% vs area average), population density of 24,773 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.18% (+6.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Longwood
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Longwood 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 significantly lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #6 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.
65
Total Incidents
5.4
Monthly Average
#6 / 25
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Longwood show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (6 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 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 Longwood reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 10 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 3 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 5 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 24% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like Longwood tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Longwood is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 36.9% of all incidents (24 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 24.6% (16 cases). The top three categories combined represent 72% 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
24,772.54
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #10 of 25 neighborhoods
+10.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.2%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #4 of 25 neighborhoods
+6.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$418,082.61
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 25 neighborhoods
-41.2% vs area average
Median Household Income
$61,659.88
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 25 neighborhoods
-44.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.