Violent Crime per Capita in Union Square
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Union Square residents.
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B
Violent Crime Grade |
C |
B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$2.99 million
Cost of Crime™ for Union Square, Somerville, MA
In 2025, violent crime will cost $572 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Union 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 C grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Union Square ranks in the 40th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 40% of neighborhoods but less safe than 60%. This analysis applies only to Union Square's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.
The violent crime rate in Union Square is 5.189 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Union Square residents generally consider the west part of the neighborhood to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Union Square varies by area - ranging from 1 in 154 in the southeast areas to 1 in 284 in the west.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Union Square, Somerville, MA see the most incidents - about 12 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Union Square, Somerville, MA
The total projected cost of crime in Union Square for 2025 is $2,992,450. This translates to approximately $277 per resident and $572 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.4% of the median household income in Union Square. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 42.1%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 44.7%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Union Square Compared to Other Neighborhoods?
| Union Square, Somerville, MA: | $277 |
|---|---|
| Central, Boston, MA: | $396 |
| Whittenton, Taunton, MA: | $107 |
| Massachusetts: | $155 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Union Square is $277 per year, which is $19 more than the national average and $122 more than Somerville's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Union Square:
- In Central, Boston, MA, crime costs $396 per person, which is $119 more than in Union Square.
- In Whittenton, Taunton, MA, crime costs $107 per person, which is $170 less than in Union Square
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Union Square for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Union Square |
Cost per Union Square Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$1.21 million |
$112 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$333,484 |
$31 |
Robbery |
$170,833 |
$16 |
Assault |
$1.28 million |
$118 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$2,992,450 |
$277 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Union Square, Somerville, 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 Union Square totals $10,042,272 ($931 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,034,722 ($1,208 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 Union 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 north 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 Union Square has 1, have the same problem. Of Union Square’s 10,791 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 Union Square residents in a standard year.
Union 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 Union Square residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
4.116 |
Robbery |
0.5033 |
Rape |
0.5097 |
Murder |
0.0598 |
Total Violent Crime |
5.189 (C) |
Individual Union Square Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods
Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of violent crime in Union Square is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Union Square.
Nearby Neighborhood | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | C- | B | |
A- | B- | A | |
C+ | C | C+ | |
B+ | C+ | A- | |
A- | C+ | A | |
B- | C | B- | |
C+ | C | B- | |
A- | B- | A | |
B | C | B+ | |
C | D+ | C |
Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations
Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D- | D- | |
C- | B | B | |
D | F | F | |
D- | D- | D- | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
F | D- | D- | |
B+ | A- | A- | |
D | C | C | |
C+ | D+ | D+ | |
D- | D | D |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Union Square is less safe than the Massachusetts state average and less safe than the national average.
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