Neighborhood Crime Report
Central Square
East Boston, MA
B+

Crime Score

Average crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 91
9% below avg
Robbery 33
67% below avg
Burglary 61
39% below avg
Larceny/Theft 104
4% above avg
Vehicle Theft 111
11% above avg
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Demographics
$568,067
Average Home
$51,483
Average Income
3,558
Population
31.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
Seville Boston Harbor B+ 304-310 Meridian Street A- 321 Meridian Street A- 65 Lexington Street A- 186 Havre Street A-
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Crime Level
Low High
Central Square Details

Central Square, East Boston Crime Information

East Boston, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

B+

Central Square

East Boston, MA

Crime Score: B+ – Average crime

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3,558
Population
$51,483
Median Income
$568,067
Median Home Value
31.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 91
Robbery 33
Burglary 61
Larceny/Theft 104
Vehicle Theft 111

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

Housing & Real Estate

$568,067
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
21.4%
Renter Occupied
78.6%

Cost of Living

↓ 20% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -17%
🛒 Food & Groceries -18%
🚗 Transportation -20%
🏥 Healthcare -25%
💡 Utilities -20%

Demographics

Education Level

31.0%
High School+
15.1%
Bachelor's+
5.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
52.3%
Black/African American
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
66.7%
Asian
3.6%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
37° / 21°F
Summer (Jul)
81° / 63°F
🌧️
45.0"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

Nearby Neighborhoods

Seville Boston Harbor B+ 304-310 Meridian Street A- 321 Meridian Street A- 65 Lexington Street A- 186 Havre Street A-
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Central Square, East Boston Crime Information

East Boston, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

B+

Central Square

East Boston, MA

Crime Score: B+ – Average crime

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Low High
3,558
Population
$51,483
Median Income
$568,067
Median Home Value
31.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 91
Robbery 33
Burglary 61
Larceny/Theft 104
Vehicle Theft 111

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

Housing & Real Estate

$568,067
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
21.4%
Renter Occupied
78.6%

Cost of Living

↓ 20% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -17%
🛒 Food & Groceries -18%
🚗 Transportation -20%
🏥 Healthcare -25%
💡 Utilities -20%

Demographics

Education Level

31.0%
High School+
15.1%
Bachelor's+
5.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
52.3%
Black/African American
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
66.7%
Asian
3.6%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
37° / 21°F
Summer (Jul)
81° / 63°F
🌧️
45.0"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

Nearby Neighborhoods

Seville Boston Harbor B+ 304-310 Meridian Street A- 321 Meridian Street A- 65 Lexington Street A- 186 Havre Street A-

About Central Square

Central Square is a neighborhood located in East 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 3,558 residents with a median household income of $51,483.

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
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