Bank Square, Waltham, MA Violent Crime Rates and Maps

Violent Crime per Capita in Bank Square

The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Bank Square residents.

 

Bank Square, Waltham, MA Map of Violent Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade
A
A-
Other Crime Grade
C+

$731,612

Cost of Crime™ for Bank Square, Waltham, MA

In 2025, violent crime will cost $228 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much lower than that of the average US neighborhood. Bank Square ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of neighborhoods but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to Bank Square's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The violent crime rate in Bank Square is 2.343 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Bank Square residents generally consider the southwest part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bank Square varies by area - ranging from 1 in 367 in the east areas to 1 in 519 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Bank Square, Waltham, MA see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Bank Square, Waltham, MA

The total projected cost of crime in Bank Square for 2025 is $731,612. This translates to approximately $120 per resident and $228 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Bank Square. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.0%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.8%

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

Bank Square, Waltham, MA: $120
Central, Boston, MA: $396
Whittenton, Taunton, MA: $107
Massachusetts: $155
USA: $258

The Cost of Crime per resident in Bank Square is $120 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $35 less than Waltham's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Bank Square:
  • In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $396 per person, which is $276 more than in Bank Square.
  • In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $107 per person, which is $13 less than in Bank Square

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Bank Square for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Bank Square
Cost per Bank Square Resident
Murder
$221,383
$36
Rape/Sexual Assault
$189,666
$31
Robbery
$60,832
$10
Assault
$259,731
$43
Total Cost of Violent Crime
$731,612
$120

The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Bank Square, 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 Bank Square totals $2,477,680 ($408 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,209,292 ($529 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 Bank Square 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 northeast part of the neighborhood 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 Bank Square has 1, have the same problem. Of Bank Square’s 6,072 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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Bank Square 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 Bank Square residents in a standard year.

Bank Square 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 Bank Square residents in a standard year.

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.489
Robbery
0.3185
Rape
0.5152
Murder
0.0194
Total Violent Crime
2.343 (A)

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Bank Square is lower versus other neighborhoods of the same size for violent 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
F
D-
D-
A+
A
A
C+
C-
C-
D
D+
D+
A-
C+
C+
A+
A
A
C+
B+
B+
A-
A-
A-
A
A+
A+
D
D
D

Considering only the violent crime rate, Bank Square is safer than the Massachusetts state average and safer than the national average.

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