02121 Safety Report
ZIP • BOSTON, MASummary
02121 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 29 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $531K (-25.0% vs area average), median household income of $47K (-55.8% vs area average), population density of 16,809 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 91% (+4.4% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 02121
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 02121 in Boston, MA receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than 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 somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #19 out of 29 zips analyzed.
1,142
Total Incidents
95.2
Monthly Average
#19 / 29
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 02121 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the afternoon hours, with the highest concentration at 12:00 (84 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 when incident rates drop to 10. 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 02121 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-08 with 136 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 58 incidents. On average, this zip in Boston experiences approximately 95 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 02121 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 02121 is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 45% of all incidents (514 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 12.8% (146 cases). The top three categories combined represent 69% 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
16,809.29
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #16 of 29 zips
-19.7% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
91.0%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #13 of 29 zips
+4.4% vs area average
Median Home Value
$530,877.58
average estimate
Ranks #19 of 28 zips
-25.0% vs area average
Median Household Income
$47,347.92
average estimate
Ranks #29 of 29 zips
-55.8% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.