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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$9.91 million

Cost of Crime™ for Roslindale, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $917 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Roslindale ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to Roslindale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Roslindale is 23.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Roslindale Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Roslindale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 25 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Roslindale, MA see the most incidents - about 94 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 41 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Roslindale, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Roslindale for 2025 is $9,905,197. This translates to approximately $357 per resident and $917 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Roslindale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Roslindale Compared to Other Cities?

Roslindale, MA:	$357
Provincetown, MA:	$798
East Sandwich, MA:	$119
Massachusetts:	$274
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Roslindale is $357 per year, which is $108 less than the national average and $83 more than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Roslindale:

In Provincetown, MA, crime costs $798 per person, which is $442 more than in Roslindale.
In East Sandwich, MA, crime costs $119 per person, which is $238 less than in Roslindale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Roslindale for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Roslindale	Cost per Roslindale Resident
Murder	$2.02 million	$73
Rape/Sexual Assault	$802,016	$29
Robbery	$507,738	$18
Assault	$2.72 million	$98
Kidnapping	$128,616	$5
Vehicle Theft	$594,395	$21
Burglary	$329,865	$12
Theft	$1.04 million	$38
Arson	$29,673	$1
Vandalism	$1.31 million	$47
Animal Cruelty	$4,989	$0
Drug Crimes	$320,788	$12
Identity Theft	$96,944	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$9,905,197	$357

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Roslindale, 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 Roslindale totals $18,176,828 ($655 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $28,082,025 ($1,011 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 Roslindale 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 city 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 Roslindale has 3, have the same problem. Of Roslindale’s 27,768 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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Roslindale 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 Roslindale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.416
Robbery	0.5813
Rape	0.4764
Murder	0.0386
Total Violent Crime	4.512 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.251
Vehicle Theft	1.382
Burglary	1.310
Arson	0.0443
Total Property Crime	9.988 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.0764
Drug Crimes	1.562
Vandalism	6.593
Identity Theft	0.4511
Animal Cruelty	0.0243
Total "Other" Rate	8.707 (C)

Individual Roslindale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Roslindale is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Roslindale.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
West Roxbury, MA	B+	B-	B+
Hyde Park, MA	B-	D+	B
Mattapan, MA	C-	D-	B
Jamaica Plain, MA	C-	D	C
Chestnut Hill, MA	C+	B	C
Milton, MA	A-	C+	A-
Dedham, MA	B	B-	C+
Brookline, MA	C	C-	C+
Newton Center, MA	B	A-	B-
Brighton, MA	C+	D+	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Roslindale is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Arlington, TN	B	B	B
Arroyo Grande, CA	B-	C	C
Asbury Park, NJ	B-	B-	B-
Athens, OH	D-	C	C
Aubrey, TX	B+	B+	B+
Auburndale, FL	A-	C+	C+
Ballston Spa, NY	A	A-	A-
Bartow, FL	A	B+	B+
Batavia, OH	C+	B-	B-
Bella Vista, AR	C	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Roslindale 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 Roslindale, MA average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Roslindale schools on SchoolGrade

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