Is Mattapan Safe?
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Summary
Mattapan has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 26 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $416K (-41.5% vs area average), median household income of $75K (-32.0% vs area average), population density of 11,383 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.39% (+4.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Mattapan
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Mattapan in Boston, MA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #12 out of 26 neighborhoods analyzed.
767
Total Incidents
63.9
Monthly Average
#12 / 26
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Mattapan show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (57 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the morning, particularly around 5:00 when incident rates drop to 7. 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 Mattapan reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 87 incidents, while 2026-02 saw the lowest activity at 47 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 64 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like Mattapan tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Mattapan is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 41.5% of all incidents (318 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Aggravated at 11.9% (91 cases). The top three categories combined represent 65% 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
11,383.41
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #19 of 25 neighborhoods
-49.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #10 of 25 neighborhoods
+4.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$415,715.49
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 25 neighborhoods
-41.5% vs area average
Median Household Income
$75,197.92
average estimate
Ranks #19 of 25 neighborhoods
-32.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.