02131, MA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in 02131 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.

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is higher than that of the average US zip. 02131 ranks in the 28th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 28% of zip codes but less safe than 72%. This analysis applies only to 02131's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The violent crime rate in 02131 is 4.503 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 02131 residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in 02131 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 150 in the east areas to 1 in 300 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of 02131, MA see the most incidents - about 24 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 9 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 02131, MA

The total projected cost of crime in 02131 for 2025 is $6,249,482. This translates to approximately $217 per resident and $559 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in 02131. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.1%
2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.3%
3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%

The Cost of Crime per resident in 02131 is $217 per year, which is $41 less than the national average and $62 more than Massachusetts's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 02131:

• In 02116, MA, crime costs $383 per person, which is $166 more than in 02131.
• In 01876, MA, crime costs $86 per person, which is $131 less than in 02131

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 02131 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 02131	Cost per 02131 Resident
Murder	$2.07 million	$72
Rape/Sexual Assault	$833,763	$29
Robbery	$521,701	$18
Assault	$2.82 million	$98
Total Cost of Violent Crime	$6,249,482	$217

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in 02131, 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 02131 totals $18,739,871 ($651 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $24,989,353 ($868 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 Violent Crime Maps

When interpreting the 02131 violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 02131 has 3, have the same problem. Of 02131’s 28,798 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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02131 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 02131 residents in a standard year.

02131 Violent Crime Breakdown

The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 02131 residents in a standard year.

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.411
Robbery	0.5759
Rape	0.4775
Murder	0.0383
Total Violent Crime	4.503 (D+)

Individual 02131 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of violent crime in 02131 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 02131.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
02132, MA	A-	B	A-
02126, MA	C	D-	B+
02136, MA	B	D+	B+
02130, MA	C-	D+	C
02121, MA	C-	D-	C+
02124, MA	C-	D-	B
02467, MA	B-	B	B-
02186, MA	A-	B-	A-
02026, MA	B	B	B-
02445, MA	C	C-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

02131 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
28031, NC	D+	C+	C+
00719, PR	F	D-	D-
10013, NY	D	D-	D-
35173, AL	B+	A	A
70094, LA	D-	D	D
06051, CT	C-	B-	B-
68135, NE	A-	B	B
08205, NJ	A	A	A
15102, PA	B+	A	A
37931, TN	C	C+	C+

Considering only the violent crime rate, 02131 is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and less safe than the national average.

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