The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 01518, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 01518

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 01518.

 

01518, MA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
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$614,348

Cost of Crime™ for 01518, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $461 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 01518 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 01518, MA Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US zip. 01518 ranks in the 84th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 84% of zip codes but less safe than 16%. This analysis applies only to 01518's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 01518 is 15.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 01518 Residents generally consider the northeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 01518 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 48 in the central areas to 1 in 121 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of 01518, MA see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the west part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 01518, MA

The total projected cost of crime in 01518 for 2025 is $614,348. This translates to approximately $191 per resident and $461 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in 01518. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.2%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 01518 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

01518, MA: $191
02116, MA: $652
01748, MA: $147
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 01518 is $191 per year, which is $273 less than the national average and $83 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 01518:
  • In 02116, MA, crime costs $652 per person, which is $461 more than in 01518.
  • In 01748, MA, crime costs $147 per person, which is $45 less than in 01518

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 01518 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 01518
Cost per 01518 Resident
Murder
$89,426
$28
Rape/Sexual Assault
$97,617
$30
Robbery
$20,561
$6
Assault
$121,208
$38
Kidnapping
$11,092
$3
Vehicle Theft
$17,178
$5
Burglary
$39,478
$12
Theft
$123,321
$38
Arson
$3,123
$1
Vandalism
$55,544
$17
Animal Cruelty
$561
$0
Drug Crimes
$23,524
$7
Identity Theft
$11,715
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$614,348
$191

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 01518, MA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 01518 totals $1,103,399 ($344 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,717,746 ($535 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 01518 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which 01518 has 1, have the same problem. Of 01518’s 3,210 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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01518 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 01518 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.315
Robbery
0.2036
Rape
0.5015
Murder
0.0148
Total Violent Crime
2.035 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
7.418
Vehicle Theft
0.3456
Burglary
1.356
Arson
0.0403
Total Property Crime
9.160 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0570
Drug Crimes
0.9907
Vandalism
2.422
Identity Theft
0.4715
Animal Cruelty
0.0236
Total "Other" Rate
3.965 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 01518 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 01518.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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B+
C
F
C-
A+
A
A
A
B+
A-
B-
D
B-
B-
C-
B-
A+
B-
A+
A+
A+
A
A+
A
A+
A
B
A

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

01518 is lower versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A-
A-
B
A
A
B
B
B
D
D
D
A+
A
A
A+
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A-
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C-
C-
B
C-
C-
D+
D-
D-
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, 01518 is safer than the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 01518, MA average SchoolGrade of A-, with 56% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See 01518 schools on SchoolGrade

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