Is Roxbury Safe?
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Summary
Roxbury 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 $515K (-27.6% vs area average), median household income of $48K (-56.8% vs area average), population density of 16,222 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.64% (+2.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for Roxbury
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, Roxbury 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #21 out of 26 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
2,466
Total Incidents
205.5
Monthly Average
#21 / 26
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Data Sources
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in Roxbury show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 0:00 (215 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 27. 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 Roxbury reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-10 with 255 incidents, while 2026-01 saw the lowest activity at 170 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 206 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like Roxbury tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in Roxbury is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 34.2% of all incidents (843 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 13.8% (340 cases). The top three categories combined represent 60% 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
16,221.87
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #16 of 25 neighborhoods
-27.9% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.6%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #12 of 25 neighborhoods
+2.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$514,770.12
average estimate
Ranks #19 of 25 neighborhoods
-27.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$47,771.13
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 25 neighborhoods
-56.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.