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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$10.4 million

Cost of Crime™ for Allston, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,005 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Allston ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Allston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Allston is 32.38 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Allston Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Allston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 17 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Allston, MA see the most incidents - about 139 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 25 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Allston, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Allston for 2025 is $10,369,683. This translates to approximately $458 per resident and $1,005 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Allston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Allston Compared to Other Cities?

Allston, MA:	$458
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Allston is $458 per year, which is $6 less than the national average and $184 more than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Allston:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $340 more than in Allston.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $339 less than in Allston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Allston	Cost per Allston Resident
Murder	$2.31 million	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$684,919	$30
Robbery	$333,018	$15
Assault	$2.81 million	$124
Kidnapping	$104,166	$5
Vehicle Theft	$400,518	$18
Burglary	$560,116	$25
Theft	$1.61 million	$71
Arson	$29,753	$1
Vandalism	$1.19 million	$52
Animal Cruelty	$4,430	$0
Drug Crimes	$249,092	$11
Identity Theft	$83,895	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$10,369,683	$458

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Allston, 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 Allston totals $19,499,983 ($861 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $29,869,666 ($1,319 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 Allston 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 south part of the city 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 Allston has 3, have the same problem. Of Allston’s 22,644 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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Allston 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 Allston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.323
Robbery	0.4675
Rape	0.4989
Murder	0.0544
Total Violent Crime	5.343 (D)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.71
Vehicle Theft	1.142
Burglary	2.727
Arson	0.0544
Total Property Crime	17.63 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0759
Drug Crimes	1.487
Vandalism	7.334
Identity Theft	0.4787
Animal Cruelty	0.0264
Total "Other" Rate	9.402 (C)

Individual Allston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Allston is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Allston.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Brookline, MA	C	C-	C+
Brighton, MA	C+	D+	C+
Cambridge, MA	D+	D	D+
Watertown, MA	C+	C+	C+
Chestnut Hill, MA	C+	B	C
Watertown Town, MA	C	C-	C
Jamaica Plain, MA	C-	D	C
Somerville, MA	C	D+	C
Belmont, MA	B-	B+	B-
Boston, MA	B	C	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Allston is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mountain House, CA	C+	C	C
American Canyon, CA	C-	D	D
Rolling Meadows, IL	C+	B	B
Fallon, NV	D-	D	D
Kennett Square, PA	B+	A-	A-
Jesup, GA	C	C-	C-
Horizon City, TX	D+	D	D
Highland Park, MI	F	F	F
Hayesville, OR	D-	C	C
Greenbelt, MD	F	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Allston is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Allston, MA average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Allston schools on SchoolGrade

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