Violent Crime per Capita in Dorchester Heights
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Dorchester Heights residents.
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B
Violent Crime Grade |
C+ |
A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
$5.21 million
Cost of Crime™ for Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $458 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Dorchester Heights 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 C+ grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is about the same as that of the average US neighborhood. Dorchester Heights ranks in the 50th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 50% of neighborhoods but less safe than 50%. This analysis applies only to Dorchester Heights's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Dorchester Heights is 4.388 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dorchester Heights residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Dorchester Heights varies by area - ranging from 1 in 159 in the northwest areas to 1 in 300 in the southeast.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA see the most incidents - about 25 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA
The total projected cost of crime in Dorchester Heights for 2025 is $5,212,567. This translates to approximately $224 per resident and $458 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.2% of the median household income in Dorchester Heights. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 43.7%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.8%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.4%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Dorchester Heights Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Dorchester Heights, Boston, MA: | $224 |
|---|---|
| Central, Boston, MA: | $396 |
| Whittenton, Taunton, MA: | $107 |
| Massachusetts: | $155 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Dorchester Heights is $224 per year, which is $35 less than the national average and $69 more than Boston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Dorchester Heights:
- In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $396 per person, which is $172 more than in Dorchester Heights.
- In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $107 per person, which is $116 less than in Dorchester Heights
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Dorchester Heights for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Dorchester Heights |
Cost per Dorchester Heights Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.88 million |
$81 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$757,755 |
$33 |
Robbery |
$356,914 |
$15 |
Assault |
$2.22 million |
$95 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$5,212,567 |
$224 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Dorchester Heights, 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 Dorchester Heights totals $16,823,722 ($722 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,036,290 ($946 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 Dorchester Heights 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 northwest 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 Dorchester Heights has 3, have the same problem. Of Dorchester Heights’s 23,289 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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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 Dorchester Heights residents in a standard year.
Dorchester Heights 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 Dorchester Heights residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
3.321 |
Robbery |
0.4872 |
Rape |
0.5366 |
Murder |
0.0429 |
Total Violent Crime |
4.388 (C+) |
Individual Dorchester Heights Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Dorchester Heights is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Dorchester Heights.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | D+ | B | |
C+ | D+ | B | |
B- | D+ | B+ | |
D+ | D- | C- | |
D | F | D | |
C | D- | C+ | |
D+ | D | C- | |
C+ | D | B | |
C+ | C- | B | |
B- | D+ | B+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Dorchester Heights is similar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | A- | A- | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
A | A | A | |
B- | B- | B- | |
A- | A+ | A+ | |
D | D- | D- | |
A | C | C | |
A+ | B | B | |
B- | B | B | |
C | C- | C- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Dorchester Heights is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and less safe than the national average.
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