West Roxbury Safety Report
NEIGHBORHOOD • BOSTON, MASummary
West Roxbury has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 25 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $557K (-21.6% vs area average), median household income of $122K (+10.6% vs area average), population density of 5,943 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.44% (+7.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for West Roxbury
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, West Roxbury 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 #1 out of 25 neighborhoods analyzed.
748
Total Incidents
62.3
Monthly Average
#1 / 25
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in West Roxbury show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 3:00 (77 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 0:00 when incident rates drop to 6. 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 West Roxbury reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 85 incidents, while 2025-02 saw the lowest activity at 43 incidents. On average, this neighborhood in Boston experiences approximately 62 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like West Roxbury tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in West Roxbury is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents (396 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drugs - Possession/ Sale/ Manufacturing/ Use at 12.7% (95 cases). The top three categories combined represent 76% 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
5,942.53
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #24 of 25 neighborhoods
-73.6% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #3 of 25 neighborhoods
+7.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$557,285.55
average estimate
Ranks #15 of 25 neighborhoods
-21.6% vs area average
Median Household Income
$122,326.64
average estimate
Ranks #9 of 25 neighborhoods
+10.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this neighborhood. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.