The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Nubian Square, Boston, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Nubian Square

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Nubian Square.

 

Nubian Square, Boston, MA Map of Crime Rates
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C

Overall Crime Grade™

D-
C+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$5.72 million

Cost of Crime™ for Nubian Square, Boston, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,332 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Nubian Square 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 Nubian Square, Boston, MA Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Nubian Square ranks in the 39th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 39% of neighborhoods but less safe than 61%. This analysis applies only to Nubian Square's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Nubian Square is 43.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Nubian Square Residents generally consider the south part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Nubian Square varies by area - ranging from 1 in 13 in the west areas to 1 in 28 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Nubian Square, Boston, MA see the most incidents - about 80 per year. In contrast, the central part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 18 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Nubian Square, Boston, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Nubian Square for 2025 is $5,722,270. This translates to approximately $605 per resident and $1,332 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.1% of the median household income in Nubian Square. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.7%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Nubian Square Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Nubian Square, Boston, MA: $605
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Nubian Square is $605 per year, which is $141 more than the national average and $331 more than Boston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Nubian Square:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $49 more than in Nubian Square.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $408 less than in Nubian Square

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Nubian Square for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Nubian Square
Cost per Nubian Square Resident
Murder
$989,076
$105
Rape/Sexual Assault
$284,743
$30
Robbery
$293,298
$31
Assault
$1.96 million
$207
Kidnapping
$44,067
$5
Vehicle Theft
$177,600
$19
Burglary
$224,225
$24
Theft
$861,635
$91
Arson
$11,518
$1
Vandalism
$712,082
$75
Animal Cruelty
$2,099
$0
Drug Crimes
$112,302
$12
Identity Theft
$51,187
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$5,722,270
$605

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Nubian Square, 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 Nubian Square totals $8,582,623 ($908 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $14,304,893 ($1,513 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 Nubian Square 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 north 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 Nubian Square has 5, have the same problem. Of Nubian Square’s 9,457 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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Nubian Square 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 Nubian Square residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
7.211
Robbery
0.9860
Rape
0.4966
Murder
0.0557
Total Violent Crime
8.749 (D-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
17.59
Vehicle Theft
1.213
Burglary
2.614
Arson
0.0504
Total Property Crime
21.47 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0769
Drug Crimes
1.605
Vandalism
10.54
Identity Theft
0.6993
Animal Cruelty
0.0300
Total "Other" Rate
12.95 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Nubian Square is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Nubian Square.

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Nubian Square is similar 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
B
C
C
D-
C+
C+
C
D
D
C-
F
F
C
B
B
D-
F
F
B+
B-
B-
A+
A+
A+
B
A-
A-
D-
F
F

Considering only the crime rate, Nubian Square is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Nubian Square, Boston, MA average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 22% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Nubian Square schools on SchoolGrade

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