Violent Crime per Capita in East Boston
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 East Boston residents.
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B
Violent Crime Grade |
C- |
A |
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Other Crime Grade |
C- |
$6.39 million
Cost of Crime™ for East Boston, Boston, MA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $613 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in East Boston 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 slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. East Boston ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of neighborhoods but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to East Boston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in East Boston is 5.313 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. East Boston residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in East Boston varies by area - ranging from 1 in 40 in the southeast areas to 1 in 327 in the east.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of East Boston, Boston, MA see the most incidents - about 39 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in East Boston, Boston, MA
The total projected cost of crime in East Boston for 2025 is $6,391,086. This translates to approximately $239 per resident and $613 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.5% of the median household income in East Boston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.2%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 42.5%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in East Boston Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| East Boston, Boston, MA: | $239 |
|---|---|
| Central, Boston, MA: | $396 |
| Whittenton, Taunton, MA: | $107 |
| Massachusetts: | $155 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in East Boston is $239 per year, which is $20 less than the national average and $83 more than Boston's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to East Boston:
- In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $396 per person, which is $157 more than in East Boston.
- In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $107 per person, which is $131 less than in East Boston
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of East Boston for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to East Boston |
Cost per East Boston Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.89 million |
$71 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$759,108 |
$28 |
Robbery |
$492,631 |
$18 |
Assault |
$3.25 million |
$121 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$6,391,086 |
$239 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in East Boston, 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 East Boston totals $17,266,109 ($645 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $23,657,195 ($883 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 East Boston 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 southwest 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, of which East Boston has 1, 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 East Boston has 2, have the same problem. Of East Boston’s 26,786 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 East Boston residents in a standard year.
East Boston 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 East Boston residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.224 |
Robbery |
0.5847 |
Rape |
0.4674 |
Murder |
0.0375 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.313 (C-) |
Individual East Boston Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in East Boston is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to East Boston.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | D+ | A | |
C+ | C- | B | |
C- | D- | C | |
C+ | D | B | |
A- | B- | A | |
D | F | D | |
D+ | D- | C- | |
C | D+ | C | |
B- | C | B- | |
C+ | D+ | B |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
East Boston is higher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B | B | |
A- | C+ | C+ | |
A | A | A | |
D | B- | B- | |
C | C- | C- | |
B+ | A | A | |
C | A | A | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
D- | C | C | |
D- | D | D |
Considering only the violent crime rate, East Boston is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and less safe than the national average.
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