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South Boston Waterfront Safety Report

NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MA
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Summary

South Boston Waterfront has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 25 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $780K (+9.7% vs area average), median household income of $186K (+68.4% vs area average), population density of 5,785 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 83.28% (-5.5% vs area average).

Crime & Safety Analysis

Safety Overview for South Boston Waterfront

Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, South Boston Waterfront 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 #3 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.

163

Total Incidents

13.6

Monthly Average

#3 / 25

Safety Rank

Safe

Safety Level

Time of Day Pattern

Crime incidents in South Boston Waterfront show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (19 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 3:00 when incident rates drop to 0. 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 Waterfront reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 20 incidents, while 2025-09 saw the lowest activity at 8 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 14 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 30% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like South Boston Waterfront tend to fluctuate.

Top Crime Categories

Misc | Investigate Person
7244.2%
Assault | Assault - Simple
4829.4%
Disorderly Conduct | Threats To Do Bodily Harm
138%
Assault | Assault - Aggravated
138%
Theft | Larceny All Others
53.1%
Other
127.4%

The most common type of crime in South Boston Waterfront is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 44.2% of all incidents (72 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 29.4% (48 cases). The top three categories combined represent 82% 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

5,784.98

people per sq mi (average)

Ranks #25 of 25 neighborhoods

-74.3% vs area average

Occupancy Rate

83.3%

estimated units occupied

Ranks #19 of 25 neighborhoods

-5.5% vs area average

Median Home Value

$780,141.18

average estimate

Ranks #7 of 25 neighborhoods

+9.7% vs area average

Median Household Income

$186,234.78

average estimate

Ranks #2 of 25 neighborhoods

+68.4% vs area average

Age Distribution

0-177.2%
Children & Teens16th highest
18-244.9%
Young Adults24th highest
25-3432.0%
Young Professionals6th highest
35-4422.3%
Mid-Career Adults1st highest
45-5416.5%
Mature Adults3rd highest
55-6412.2%
Pre-Retirement8th highest
65+6.3%
Seniors22nd 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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