Neighborhood Crime Report
SoWa
Boston, MA
B+

Crime Score

Average crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 112
12% above avg
Robbery 18
82% below avg
Burglary 76
24% below avg
Larceny/Theft 139
39% above avg
Vehicle Theft 130
30% above avg
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Demographics
$921,701
Average Home
$126,829
Average Income
1,307
Population
42.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Crime Level
Low High
SoWa Details

SoWa, Boston Crime Information

Boston, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

B+

SoWa

Boston, MA

Crime Score: B+ – Average crime

1,307
Population
$126,829
Median Income
$921,701
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 112
Robbery 18
Burglary 76
Larceny/Theft 139
Vehicle Theft 130

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$921,701
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
53.2%
Renter Occupied
46.8%

Cost of Living

34% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +33%
🛒 Food & Groceries +24%
🚗 Transportation +22%
🏥 Healthcare avg
💡 Utilities +8%

Demographics

Education Level

7.6%
High School+
30.3%
Bachelor's+
27.9%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
54.3%
Black/African American
12.5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Asian
25.1%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
37° / 20°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 63°F
🌧️
46.4"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

SoWa, Boston Crime Information

Boston, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

B+

SoWa

Boston, MA

Crime Score: B+ – Average crime

Low High
1,307
Population
$126,829
Median Income
$921,701
Median Home Value
42.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 112
Robbery 18
Burglary 76
Larceny/Theft 139
Vehicle Theft 130

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$921,701
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
53.2%
Renter Occupied
46.8%

Cost of Living

34% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +33%
🛒 Food & Groceries +24%
🚗 Transportation +22%
🏥 Healthcare avg
💡 Utilities +8%

Demographics

Education Level

7.6%
High School+
30.3%
Bachelor's+
27.9%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
54.3%
Black/African American
12.5%
Hispanic/Latino
10.4%
Asian
25.1%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
37° / 20°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 63°F
🌧️
46.4"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

About SoWa

SoWa is a neighborhood located in Boston, MA. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 1,307 residents with a median household income of $126,829.

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities