The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 02053, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A+
Other Crime Grade	A

Which crimes are included?

$2.08 million

Cost of Crime™ for 02053, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $420 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 02053 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 02053, MA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US zip. 02053 ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of zip codes but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to 02053's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 02053 is 10.73 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 02053 Residents generally consider the northwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 02053 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 61 in the east areas to 1 in 135 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 02053, MA see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the south part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 02053, MA

The total projected cost of crime in 02053 for 2025 is $2,078,151. This translates to approximately $145 per resident and $420 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in 02053. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 02053 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

02053, MA:	$145
02116, MA:	$652
01748, MA:	$147
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 02053 is $145 per year, which is $319 less than the national average and $129 less than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 02053:

In 02116, MA, crime costs $652 per person, which is $507 more than in 02053.
In 01748, MA, crime costs $147 per person, which is $1 more than in 02053

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 02053 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 02053	Cost per 02053 Resident
Murder	$245,988	$17
Rape/Sexual Assault	$448,195	$31
Robbery	$88,112	$6
Assault	$341,054	$24
Kidnapping	$44,326	$3
Vehicle Theft	$117,634	$8
Burglary	$95,494	$7
Theft	$314,476	$22
Arson	$12,041	$1
Vandalism	$229,110	$16
Animal Cruelty	$2,223	$0
Drug Crimes	$113,066	$8
Identity Theft	$26,431	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$2,078,151	$145

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 02053, 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 02053 totals $3,920,357 ($274 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,998,508 ($420 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 02053 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 north 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 02053 has 2, have the same problem. Of 02053’s 14,292 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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02053 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 02053 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8309
Robbery	0.1960
Rape	0.5172
Murder	0.0092
Total Violent Crime	1.553 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.249
Vehicle Theft	0.5315
Burglary	0.7367
Arson	0.0349
Total Property Crime	5.552 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0512
Drug Crimes	1.070
Vandalism	2.244
Identity Theft	0.2389
Animal Cruelty	0.0210
Total "Other" Rate	3.625 (A)

Individual 02053 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 02053 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 02053.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
02054, MA	A+	A-	A
01746, MA	A+	A-	A+
02038, MA	A	A-	A-
01757, MA	A-	B-	A-
02056, MA	A+	A+	A+
01747, MA	A	B-	A
02019, MA	A-	B-	A-
01770, MA	A+	A+	A+
02052, MA	A+	B	A+
01748, MA	A+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

02053 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
93514, CA	D+	D-	D-
90265, CA	D	D-	D-
81650, CO	F	D	D
30110, GA	B	B	B
95490, CA	D+	D-	D-
95252, CA	A-	B	B
86047, AZ	D-	F	F
23093, VA	C+	B-	B-
79849, TX	C-	D	D
71295, LA	D+	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, 02053 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 02053, MA average SchoolGrade of A, with 60% actual proficiency versus 59% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 02053 schools on SchoolGrade

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