02131 Safety Report
ZIP • BOSTON, MASummary
02131 has a very safe overall safety rating, safer than most of the 29 comparable areas. The area has a median home value of $498K (-29.7% vs area average), median household income of $117K (+8.7% vs area average), population density of 11,563 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 94.4% (+8.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 02131
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 02131 in Boston, MA receives a very safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably lower 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 lower walking safety related crime rates than most zips in the region. This area ranks #4 out of 29 zips analyzed.
404
Total Incidents
33.7
Monthly Average
#4 / 29
Safety Rank
Very Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 02131 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the morning hours, with the highest concentration at 11:00 (39 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 1:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 02131 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-01 with 37 incidents, while 2025-07 saw the lowest activity at 26 incidents. On average, this zip in Boston experiences approximately 34 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in MA neighborhoods like 02131 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 02131 is Misc | Investigate Person, accounting for 56.2% of all incidents (227 cases). This is followed by Assault | Assault - Simple at 13.1% (53 cases). The top three categories combined represent 79% 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
11,563.01
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #22 of 29 zips
-44.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
94.4%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #4 of 29 zips
+8.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$497,932.7
average estimate
Ranks #24 of 28 zips
-29.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$116,574.04
average estimate
Ranks #13 of 29 zips
+8.7% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.