South Boston Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MASummary
South Boston has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 25 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $701K (-1.3% vs area average), median household income of $146K (+32.2% vs area average), population density of 22,134 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 92.4% (+4.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for South Boston
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, South Boston 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
This area has walking safety related crime rates typical for neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #15 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.
1,330
Total Incidents
110.8
Monthly Average
#15 / 25
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in South Boston show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 3:00 (136 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 10. 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 South Boston reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 147 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 85 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 111 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 19% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like South Boston tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in South Boston is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 31.4% of all incidents (417 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drugs - Possession/ Sale/ Manufacturing/ Use at 24.4% (325 cases). The top three categories combined represent 68% 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
22,133.51
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #11 of 25 neighborhoods
-1.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
92.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #9 of 25 neighborhoods
+4.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$701,450.62
average estimate
Ranks #11 of 25 neighborhoods
-1.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$146,176.04
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 25 neighborhoods
+32.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.