Crime per Capita in Neighborhood Nine
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Neighborhood Nine.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
C+ |
$2.31 million
Cost of Crime™ for Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA
In 2025, crime will cost $873 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Neighborhood Nine 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 Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Neighborhood Nine ranks in the 71st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 71% of neighborhoods but less safe than 29%. This analysis applies only to Neighborhood Nine's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The crime rate in Neighborhood Nine is 27.18 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Neighborhood Nine Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Neighborhood Nine varies by area - ranging from 1 in 34 in the northwest areas to 1 in 48 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA see the most incidents - about 43 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA
The total projected cost of crime in Neighborhood Nine for 2025 is $2,313,558. This translates to approximately $399 per resident and $873 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in Neighborhood Nine. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Neighborhood Nine Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA: | $399 |
|---|---|
| Central, Boston, MA: | $654 |
| Whittenton, Taunton, MA: | $197 |
| Massachusetts: | $274 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Neighborhood Nine is $399 per year, which is $65 less than the national average and $125 more than Cambridge's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Neighborhood Nine:
- In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $254 more than in Neighborhood Nine.
- In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $203 less than in Neighborhood Nine
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Neighborhood Nine for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Neighborhood Nine |
Cost per Neighborhood Nine Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$604,989 |
$104 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$162,931 |
$28 |
Robbery |
$62,443 |
$11 |
Assault |
$557,623 |
$96 |
Kidnapping |
$11,757 |
$2 |
Vehicle Theft |
$95,496 |
$16 |
Burglary |
$124,501 |
$21 |
Theft |
$322,147 |
$56 |
Arson |
$7,878 |
$1 |
Vandalism |
$282,363 |
$49 |
Animal Cruelty |
$1,142 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$59,331 |
$10 |
Identity Theft |
$20,959 |
$4 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$2,313,558 |
$399 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, 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 Neighborhood Nine totals $4,959,211 ($856 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,272,769 ($1,256 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 Neighborhood Nine 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 northwest 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 Neighborhood Nine’s 5,792 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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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 Neighborhood Nine residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.352 |
Robbery |
0.3427 |
Rape |
0.4639 |
Murder |
0.0556 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.215 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
10.74 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.065 |
Burglary |
2.370 |
Arson |
0.0563 |
Total Property Crime |
14.23 (A-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.0335 |
Drug Crimes |
1.385 |
Vandalism |
6.824 |
Identity Theft |
0.4675 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0266 |
Total "Other" Rate |
8.736 (C+) |
Individual Neighborhood Nine Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Neighborhood Nine is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Neighborhood Nine.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B+ | B- | B+ | |
C | C- | C | |
B+ | B- | A- | |
C+ | C | C+ | |
B+ | C+ | A- | |
A- | B+ | A | |
B | C | B+ | |
A- | B- | A | |
A | B- | A | |
B+ | B+ | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Neighborhood Nine 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 | C- | C- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
F | F | F | |
F | C+ | C+ | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | B | B | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
D+ | C- | C- |
Considering only the crime rate, Neighborhood Nine 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 Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA average SchoolGrade of B+, with 51% actual proficiency versus 45% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Neighborhood Nine schools on SchoolGrade
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