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

Crime per Capita in North Waltham

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in North Waltham.

 

North Waltham, Waltham, MA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
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$1.39 million

Cost of Crime™ for North Waltham, Waltham, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $454 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. North Waltham ranks in the 95th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 95% of neighborhoods but less safe than 5%. This analysis applies only to North Waltham's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in North Waltham is 14.51 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. North Waltham Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in North Waltham varies by area - ranging from 1 in 39 in the southeast areas to 1 in 90 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of North Waltham, Waltham, MA see the most incidents - about 31 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

The total projected cost of crime in North Waltham for 2025 is $1,391,323. This translates to approximately $194 per resident and $454 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in North Waltham. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.3%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in North Waltham Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

North Waltham, Waltham, MA: $194
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in North Waltham is $194 per year, which is $270 less than the national average and $80 less than Waltham's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to North Waltham:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $459 more than in North Waltham.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $2 more than in North Waltham

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of North Waltham for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to North Waltham
Cost per North Waltham Resident
Murder
$263,541
$37
Rape/Sexual Assault
$225,452
$32
Robbery
$52,494
$7
Assault
$155,890
$22
Kidnapping
$16,369
$2
Vehicle Theft
$139,307
$19
Burglary
$62,714
$9
Theft
$221,502
$31
Arson
$11,103
$2
Vandalism
$142,186
$20
Animal Cruelty
$1,423
$0
Drug Crimes
$83,877
$12
Identity Theft
$15,465
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$1,391,323
$194

The Intangible Cost of Crime in North Waltham, Waltham, 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 North Waltham totals $2,896,355 ($405 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $4,287,678 ($599 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 North Waltham 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, of which North Waltham has 1, have the same problem. Of North Waltham’s 7,156 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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North Waltham 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 North Waltham residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7585
Robbery
0.2332
Rape
0.5196
Murder
0.0196
Total Violent Crime
1.531 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.977
Vehicle Theft
1.257
Burglary
0.9662
Arson
0.0642
Total Property Crime
8.264 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0377
Drug Crimes
1.585
Vandalism
2.781
Identity Theft
0.2792
Animal Cruelty
0.0269
Total "Other" Rate
4.710 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A
A
A
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A-
A
A-
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Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

North Waltham 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
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C-
C-
C+
B-
B-
A
A-
A-
F
C
C
D+
F
F
D-
D+
D+
B-
B+
B+
A-
B+
B+
B-
B-
B-
B
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, North Waltham is safer 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 North Waltham, Waltham, MA average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 51% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See North Waltham schools on SchoolGrade

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