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Mission Hill Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MA
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Summary

Mission Hill has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 25 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $554K (-22.1% vs area average), median household income of $60K (-45.6% vs area average), population density of 28,346 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.44% (+6.0% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for Mission Hill

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Mission Hill 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 #14 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.

303

Total Incidents

25.3

Monthly Average

#14 / 25

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in Mission Hill show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 13:00 (23 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 22:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 Mission Hill reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 33 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 16 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 25 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 Mission Hill tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Misc | Investigate Person
13444.2%
Assault | Assault - Simple
5618.5%
Theft | Larceny All Others
3411.2%
Disorderly Conduct | Threats To Do Bodily Harm
289.2%
Assault | Assault - Aggravated
237.6%
Other
289.2%

The most common type of crime in Mission Hill is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 44.2% of all incidents (134 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 18.5% (56 cases). The top three categories combined represent 74% 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

28,345.71

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #7 of 25 neighborhoods

+26.0% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

93.4%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #8 of 25 neighborhoods

+6.0% vs area average

Median Home Value

$554,078.48

average estimate

Ranks #16 of 25 neighborhoods

-22.1% vs area average

Median Household Income

$60,175.42

average estimate

Ranks #22 of 25 neighborhoods

-45.6% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-176.2%
Children & Teens18th highest
18-2439.1%
Young Adults3rd highest
25-3422.2%
Young Professionals15th highest
35-448.3%
Mid-Career Adults22nd highest
45-546.4%
Mature Adults20th highest
55-646.7%
Pre-Retirement21st highest
65+11.1%
Seniors18th 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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