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

Crime per Capita in East Dedham

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

 

East Dedham, Dedham, MA Map of Crime Rates
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A

Overall Crime Grade™

B
A
Other Crime Grade
B+

$1.45 million

Cost of Crime™ for East Dedham, Dedham, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $708 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. East Dedham ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of neighborhoods but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to East Dedham's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in East Dedham is 20.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Dedham Residents generally consider the northeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in East Dedham varies by area - ranging from 1 in 30 in the west areas to 1 in 68 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of East Dedham, Dedham, MA see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the east part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in East Dedham, Dedham, MA

The total projected cost of crime in East Dedham for 2025 is $1,451,161. This translates to approximately $282 per resident and $708 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in East Dedham. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.4%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in East Dedham Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

East Dedham, Dedham, MA: $282
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in East Dedham is $282 per year, which is $182 less than the national average and $8 more than Dedham's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to East Dedham:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $371 more than in East Dedham.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $86 less than in East Dedham

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Dedham for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to East Dedham
Cost per East Dedham Resident
Murder
$234,445
$46
Rape/Sexual Assault
$169,976
$33
Robbery
$72,569
$14
Assault
$343,953
$67
Kidnapping
$17,563
$3
Vehicle Theft
$88,736
$17
Burglary
$70,531
$14
Theft
$246,621
$48
Arson
$5,518
$1
Vandalism
$119,539
$23
Animal Cruelty
$1,108
$0
Drug Crimes
$55,600
$11
Identity Theft
$25,003
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$1,451,161
$282

The Intangible Cost of Crime in East Dedham, Dedham, 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 East Dedham totals $2,498,135 ($486 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,949,296 ($768 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 East Dedham 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 central 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 have the same problem. Of East Dedham’s 5,139 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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East Dedham 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 East Dedham residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.331
Robbery
0.4489
Rape
0.5455
Murder
0.0243
Total Violent Crime
3.349 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.266
Vehicle Theft
1.115
Burglary
1.513
Arson
0.0445
Total Property Crime
11.94 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0564
Drug Crimes
1.463
Vandalism
3.256
Identity Theft
0.6286
Animal Cruelty
0.0291
Total "Other" Rate
5.433 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

East Dedham 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
C
B+
B+
B+
C+
C+
A+
A
A
A+
B-
B-
C-
C
C
F
F
F
D
F
F
B
A
A
A+
A
A
C
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, East Dedham 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 East Dedham, Dedham, MA average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See East Dedham schools on SchoolGrade

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