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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$8.18 million

Cost of Crime™ for Belmont, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $775 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Belmont ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Belmont's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Belmont is 21.47 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Belmont Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Belmont varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 54 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Belmont, MA see the most incidents - about 93 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 42 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Belmont, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Belmont for 2025 is $8,178,877. This translates to approximately $298 per resident and $775 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in Belmont. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

Belmont, MA:	$298
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Belmont is $298 per year, which is $166 less than the national average and $24 more than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Belmont:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $500 more than in Belmont.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $179 less than in Belmont

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Belmont	Cost per Belmont Resident
Murder	$2.24 million	$82
Rape/Sexual Assault	$815,034	$30
Robbery	$258,606	$9
Assault	$1.03 million	$38
Kidnapping	$49,517	$2
Vehicle Theft	$539,353	$20
Burglary	$465,002	$17
Theft	$1.15 million	$42
Arson	$43,663	$2
Vandalism	$1.19 million	$43
Animal Cruelty	$6,042	$0
Drug Crimes	$311,899	$11
Identity Theft	$78,027	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$8,178,877	$298

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Belmont, 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 Belmont totals $19,146,373 ($698 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $27,325,250 ($996 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 Belmont 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 Belmont has 1, have the same problem. Of Belmont’s 27,445 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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Belmont 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 Belmont residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.306
Robbery	0.2996
Rape	0.4898
Murder	0.0435
Total Violent Crime	2.139 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.092
Vehicle Theft	1.269
Burglary	1.868
Arson	0.0659
Total Property Crime	11.29 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0298
Drug Crimes	1.536
Vandalism	6.069
Identity Theft	0.3673
Animal Cruelty	0.0298
Total "Other" Rate	8.033 (C+)

Individual Belmont Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Watertown, MA	C+	C+	C+
Watertown Town, MA	C	C-	C
Arlington, MA	B+	A-	B
Newtonville, MA	C+	B	C+
Newton, MA	B-	B+	B-
Brighton, MA	C+	D+	C+
Waltham, MA	B	B+	B-
Allston, MA	D+	D	D+
Cambridge, MA	D+	D	D+
Somerville, MA	C	D+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Belmont 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
York, SC	D+	D+	D+
Amelia, OH	B	B	B
Yelm, WA	C-	B-	B-
Belton, MO	C	C+	C+
Watertown, WI	C+	C+	C+
Horn Lake, MS	A+	A	A
Hatillo, PR	F	D-	D-
Hastings, MN	B-	B	B
Murrells Inlet, SC	D+	C	C
Macungie, PA	A+	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Belmont is as safe as 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 Belmont, MA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 75% actual proficiency versus 68% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Belmont schools on SchoolGrade

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