South End Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MASummary
South End has a high risk overall safety rating, with significantly elevated crime levels compared to 25 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $1.01M (+41.6% vs area average), median household income of $122K (+9.9% vs area average), population density of 37,703 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.29% (+2.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for South End
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, South End in Boston, MA receives a high risk overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are significantly higher than most comparable areas. 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 notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most neighborhoods in the region. This area ranks #24 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
1,428
Total Incidents
119.0
Monthly Average
#24 / 25
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in South End show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (112 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 15. 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 End reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 158 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 89 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 119 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 38% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like South End tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in South End is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 36.9% of all incidents (527 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drugs - Possession/ Sale/ Manufacturing/ Use at 16% (229 cases). The top three categories combined represent 67% 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
37,703.25
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #4 of 25 neighborhoods
+67.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #13 of 25 neighborhoods
+2.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$1,006,863.41
average estimate
Ranks #5 of 25 neighborhoods
+41.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$121,550.52
average estimate
Ranks #10 of 25 neighborhoods
+9.9% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.