Women living in Boston consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Women living in Boston consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.
On average 13.9% percentage of women in United States have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 21 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.4/5 | Very Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
Kimberly
Boston is very safe. I have never nervous or scared in the city and I walk around a lot and have lived here for 7 years. Of course there are certain areas that are dangerous at night but these are very easy to avoid/are located on specific streets
Posted: March 6, 2025Boston is relatively safe depending on which towns you go to, like I wouldn’t recommend walking alone at night around Roxbury just because you could get robbed or mugged or harassed. Parts like Brookline and seaport are very safe and even Fenway.
Posted: February 15, 2025Boston is pretty safe city, I just don’t recommend to walk alone at night in downtown and South end. It is city with a lot of students and young people who loves new adventures and have some fun. Welcome.
Posted: February 11, 2025Boston is relatively a very safe city. People are not openly friendly but will always have your back if you need it. It is very walkable and public transport is easy to navigate. Crime is low and petty crimes like theft are not common. As a woman I have never felt unsafe in Boston, although be on your guard at night time in less public areas.
Posted: December 29, 2024Jenna
While there are certain pockets of Boston that may feel a bit more unsafe than others, I have lived in Boston for over 5 years and have never had a problem in the city or felt unsafe walking alone, traveling, dining, taking public transport, etc
Posted: December 29, 2024based on 10 experiences from female travelers
I had a great time in Boston, USA. I spent about a week there before I moved on and on and visited some relatives nearby. Boston was still pretty snowy. The greenaway was nice with public art but not well shovelled. I really liked the free viewing point " Observation Deck at Independence Wharf". The parks and public transport were quite nice too. The galleries had a free entry evening at the time and lovely art. The park by the galleries "Fan Pier Park", the waterfront by MIT Richard J. Resch Boathouse and Revere Beach had great views but the wind was a bit too cold at times in March when I visited. I would recommend. The HI Boston Hostel was convenient and pleasant. I also stayed in a hotel by Revere beach which was really nice and relaxing. "Las Delicias Colombianas" restaurant I think is the one where I got my sizzling steak at which was great.
Posted: February 2, 2025Experienced: March, 2022Diana
I am officially a doctoral student currently living in Boston. Unofficially I am a photographer and I also love crafting things, cooking, running, reading, yoga and scuba diving.
Meruyert
Hey. You can call me Meru. Originally I am from Kazakhstan (Central Asia). But now I live in Boston. Currently preparing to get masters in com. And working as a nail tech, if you want I can send you my work ig profile) Love to travel and discover new things and places. It is nice to meet you all ;)