02118 Safety Report
ZIP • BOSTON, MASummary
02118 has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 29 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $873K (+23.3% vs area average), median household income of $96K (-10.1% vs area average), population density of 30,650 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91.29% (+4.8% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 02118
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 02118 in Boston, MA receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. This zip was compared against 29 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 zip in Boston, MA.
Walking Safety
This area has notably higher walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #27 out of 29 zips analyzed.
Stay alert when walking alone, particularly during late hours.
2,016
Total Incidents
168.0
Monthly Average
#27 / 29
Safety Rank
Use Caution
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 02118 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 6:00 (181 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 23:00 when incident rates drop to 20. 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 02118 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-07 with 245 incidents, while 2024-12 saw the lowest activity at 113 incidents. On average, this zip in Boston experiences approximately 168 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 56% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like 02118 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 02118 is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 33.1% of all incidents (667 cases). This is followed by Drug Offenses | Drugs - Possession/ Sale/ Manufacturing/ Use at 25.6% (516 cases). The top three categories combined represent 71% 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
30,649.84
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #7 of 29 zips
+46.4% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #11 of 29 zips
+4.8% vs area average
Median Home Value
$873,350.39
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 28 zips
+23.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$96,376.02
average estimate
Ranks #16 of 29 zips
-10.1% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.