The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Wedgemere Historic District

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Wedgemere Historic District.

 

Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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A+
Other Crime Grade
A-

$723,026

Cost of Crime™ for Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA

In 2025, crime will cost $453 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Wedgemere Historic District 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 Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA Safe?

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Wedgemere Historic District ranks in the 97th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 97% of neighborhoods but less safe than 3%. This analysis applies only to Wedgemere Historic District's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Wedgemere Historic District is 13.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wedgemere Historic District Residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wedgemere Historic District varies by area - ranging from 1 in 59 in the northeast areas to 1 in 111 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA see the most incidents - about 16 per year. In contrast, the south part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Wedgemere Historic District for 2025 is $723,026. This translates to approximately $179 per resident and $453 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.1% of the median household income in Wedgemere Historic District. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Wedgemere Historic District Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA: $179
Central, Boston, MA: $654
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $197
Massachusetts: $274
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wedgemere Historic District is $179 per year, which is $285 less than the national average and $95 less than Winchester's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Wedgemere Historic District:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $654 per person, which is $475 more than in Wedgemere Historic District.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $197 per person, which is $18 more than in Wedgemere Historic District

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Wedgemere Historic District for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Wedgemere Historic District
Cost per Wedgemere Historic District Resident
Murder
$156,239
$39
Rape/Sexual Assault
$120,492
$30
Robbery
$28,643
$7
Assault
$40,463
$10
Kidnapping
$10,830
$3
Vehicle Theft
$84,231
$21
Burglary
$32,798
$8
Theft
$104,609
$26
Arson
$5,927
$1
Vandalism
$85,413
$21
Animal Cruelty
$860
$0
Drug Crimes
$40,495
$10
Identity Theft
$12,027
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$723,026
$179

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, 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 Wedgemere Historic District totals $1,639,030 ($405 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $2,362,056 ($584 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 Wedgemere Historic District 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 Wedgemere Historic District’s 4,045 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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Wedgemere Historic District 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 Wedgemere Historic District residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.3483
Robbery
0.2251
Rape
0.4913
Murder
0.0206
Total Violent Crime
1.085 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.994
Vehicle Theft
1.345
Burglary
0.8940
Arson
0.0607
Total Property Crime
7.293 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0442
Drug Crimes
1.353
Vandalism
2.956
Identity Theft
0.3841
Animal Cruelty
0.0288
Total "Other" Rate
4.766 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Wedgemere Historic District 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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D
D
D+
D+
D+
A+
A+
A+
C+
A
A
D-
F
F
A-
A-
A-
A
A-
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A
A

Considering only the crime rate, Wedgemere Historic District 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 Wedgemere Historic District, Winchester, MA average SchoolGrade of A+, with 71% actual proficiency versus 70% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wedgemere Historic District schools on SchoolGrade

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