Neighborhood Crime Report
Roxbury
Dorchester, MA
C

Crime Score

Higher than average crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 142
42% above avg
Robbery 70
30% below avg
Burglary 87
13% below avg
Larceny/Theft 133
33% above avg
Vehicle Theft 155
55% above avg
See Full Crime Statistics
Demographics
$572,415
Average Home
$39,964
Average Income
53,286
Population
34.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Crime Level
Low High
Roxbury Details

Roxbury, Dorchester Crime Information

Dorchester, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

C

Roxbury

Dorchester, MA

Crime Score: C – Higher than average crime

53,286
Population
$39,964
Median Income
$572,415
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 142
Robbery 70
Burglary 87
Larceny/Theft 133
Vehicle Theft 155

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

Housing & Real Estate

$572,415
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
20.0%
Renter Occupied
80.0%

Cost of Living

32% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -24%
🛒 Food & Groceries -33%
🚗 Transportation -31%
🏥 Healthcare -39%
💡 Utilities -17%

Demographics

Education Level

27.0%
High School+
14.6%
Bachelor's+
8.6%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
15.4%
Black/African American
59.2%
Hispanic/Latino
30.8%
Asian
2.9%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
36° / 20°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 62°F
🌧️
47.2"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

Roxbury, Dorchester Crime Information

Dorchester, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

C

Roxbury

Dorchester, MA

Crime Score: C – Higher than average crime

Low High
53,286
Population
$39,964
Median Income
$572,415
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 142
Robbery 70
Burglary 87
Larceny/Theft 133
Vehicle Theft 155

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

Housing & Real Estate

$572,415
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
20.0%
Renter Occupied
80.0%

Cost of Living

32% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -24%
🛒 Food & Groceries -33%
🚗 Transportation -31%
🏥 Healthcare -39%
💡 Utilities -17%

Demographics

Education Level

27.0%
High School+
14.6%
Bachelor's+
8.6%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
15.4%
Black/African American
59.2%
Hispanic/Latino
30.8%
Asian
2.9%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
36° / 20°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 62°F
🌧️
47.2"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

About Roxbury

Roxbury is a neighborhood located in Dorchester, MA. With a crime score of C, this area has higher than average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 53,286 residents with a median household income of $39,964.

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