The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Fenway-Kenmore

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Fenway-Kenmore.

 

Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

C
A-
Other Crime Grade
C

$18.0 million

Cost of Crime™ for Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $758 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Fenway-Kenmore 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 Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Fenway-Kenmore ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of neighborhoods but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Fenway-Kenmore's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Fenway-Kenmore is 29.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Fenway-Kenmore Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Fenway-Kenmore varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the southwest areas to 1 in 46 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA see the most incidents - about 266 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Fenway-Kenmore for 2025 is $18,047,080. This translates to approximately $436 per resident and $758 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Fenway-Kenmore. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Fenway-Kenmore Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA: $436
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Fenway-Kenmore is $436 per year, which is $28 less than the national average and $162 more than Boston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Fenway-Kenmore:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $217 more than in Fenway-Kenmore.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $240 less than in Fenway-Kenmore

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Fenway-Kenmore for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Fenway-Kenmore
Cost per Fenway-Kenmore Resident
Murder
$4.39 million
$106
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1.30 million
$32
Robbery
$544,858
$13
Assault
$4.69 million
$113
Kidnapping
$190,555
$5
Vehicle Theft
$676,319
$16
Burglary
$652,928
$16
Theft
$2.22 million
$54
Arson
$51,942
$1
Vandalism
$2.72 million
$66
Animal Cruelty
$7,041
$0
Drug Crimes
$392,739
$9
Identity Theft
$195,083
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$18,047,080
$436

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, 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 Fenway-Kenmore totals $36,821,368 ($891 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $54,868,448 ($1,327 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 Fenway-Kenmore 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 east 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 Fenway-Kenmore has 10, have the same problem. Of Fenway-Kenmore’s 41,347 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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Fenway-Kenmore 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 Fenway-Kenmore residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.948
Robbery
0.4189
Rape
0.5199
Murder
0.0566
Total Violent Crime
4.943 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
10.39
Vehicle Theft
1.056
Burglary
1.741
Arson
0.0520
Total Property Crime
13.24 (A-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0760
Drug Crimes
1.284
Vandalism
9.225
Identity Theft
0.6096
Animal Cruelty
0.0230
Total "Other" Rate
11.22 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Fenway-Kenmore 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
A
A
A
C-
D+
D+
B-
B-
B-
A+
A-
A-
A-
B-
B-
C-
D
D
C+
C-
C-
C+
C
C
D+
C-
C-
C+
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Fenway-Kenmore 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 Fenway-Kenmore, Boston, MA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 50% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Fenway-Kenmore schools on SchoolGrade

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