The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Coolidge Corner

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

 

Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA Map of Crime Rates
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B+

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
A
Other Crime Grade
C+

$3.28 million

Cost of Crime™ for Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $706 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Coolidge Corner 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 Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA Safe?

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Coolidge Corner ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of neighborhoods but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Coolidge Corner's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Coolidge Corner is 25.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Coolidge Corner Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Coolidge Corner varies by area - ranging from 1 in 32 in the northwest areas to 1 in 43 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA see the most incidents - about 46 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Coolidge Corner for 2025 is $3,277,136. This translates to approximately $367 per resident and $706 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Coolidge Corner. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Coolidge Corner Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA: $367
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Coolidge Corner is $367 per year, which is $97 less than the national average and $93 more than Brookline's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Coolidge Corner:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $287 more than in Coolidge Corner.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $170 less than in Coolidge Corner

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Coolidge Corner for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Coolidge Corner
Cost per Coolidge Corner Resident
Murder
$908,810
$102
Rape/Sexual Assault
$266,159
$30
Robbery
$118,537
$13
Assault
$573,778
$64
Kidnapping
$28,325
$3
Vehicle Theft
$114,186
$13
Burglary
$158,273
$18
Theft
$452,139
$51
Arson
$12,315
$1
Vandalism
$531,426
$59
Animal Cruelty
$1,790
$0
Drug Crimes
$74,179
$8
Identity Theft
$37,220
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$3,277,136
$367

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, 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 Coolidge Corner totals $7,500,874 ($839 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,778,010 ($1,206 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 Coolidge Corner 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 west part of the neighborhood 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 Coolidge Corner has 4, have the same problem. Of Coolidge Corner’s 8,936 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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Coolidge Corner 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 Coolidge Corner residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.236
Robbery
0.4217
Rape
0.4912
Murder
0.0541
Total Violent Crime
3.203 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.770
Vehicle Theft
0.8252
Burglary
1.953
Arson
0.0571
Total Property Crime
12.60 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0523
Drug Crimes
1.122
Vandalism
8.325
Identity Theft
0.5381
Animal Cruelty
0.0271
Total "Other" Rate
10.06 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Coolidge Corner is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

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

Considering only the crime rate, Coolidge Corner is less safe 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 Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 70% actual proficiency versus 64% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Coolidge Corner schools on SchoolGrade

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