02120 Safety Report
ZIP • BOSTON, MASummary
02120 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 29 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $476K (-32.9% vs area average), median household income of $52K (-51.6% vs area average), population density of 27,494 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 89.73% (+3.0% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 02120
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 02120 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 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 walking safety related crime rates typical for zips in the region. This area ranks #15 out of 29 zips analyzed.
331
Total Incidents
27.6
Monthly Average
#15 / 29
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 02120 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 20:00 (30 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 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 02120 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 39 incidents, while 2025-04 saw the lowest activity at 19 incidents. On average, this zip in Boston experiences approximately 28 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 22% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like 02120 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 02120 is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 47.4% of all incidents (157 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 15.4% (51 cases). The top three categories combined represent 73% 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
27,494.21
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #10 of 29 zips
+31.3% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
89.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #14 of 29 zips
+3.0% vs area average
Median Home Value
$475,500
average estimate
Ranks #25 of 28 zips
-32.9% vs area average
Median Household Income
$51,937.53
average estimate
Ranks #27 of 29 zips
-51.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.