Roslindale Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MASummary
Roslindale has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 25 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $497K (-30.0% vs area average), median household income of $117K (+6.0% vs area average), population density of 11,733 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 93.86% (+6.5% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Roslindale
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Roslindale 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #2 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.
389
Total Incidents
32.4
Monthly Average
#2 / 25
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Roslindale show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 11:00 (37 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 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 Roslindale reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 38 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 26 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 32 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 7% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like Roslindale tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Roslindale is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 55% of all incidents (214 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 13.1% (51 cases). The top three categories combined represent 79% 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
11,733.16
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #18 of 25 neighborhoods
-47.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
93.9%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #6 of 25 neighborhoods
+6.5% vs area average
Median Home Value
$497,381.4
average estimate
Ranks #22 of 25 neighborhoods
-30.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$117,213.94
average estimate
Ranks #13 of 25 neighborhoods
+6.0% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.