Is Boston Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Boston

Safety rating

Safe
4.2 /5

Women living in Boston consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Crime rating

Very Low
1.4 /5

Women living in Boston consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

Violence rating

13.9%

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.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 22 experiences

Safety rating:

4.2/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.8/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.3/5Safe

Crime rate:

1.4/5Very Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Boston?

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn

Boston is rated the safest city in the USA, presently. I have no concerns about using public transport to get around, but Uber/Lyft/Taxi are all readily available if you aren't comfortable taking the "T" (subway) or bus routes. People tend to keep to themselves on city streets.

Posted: June 23, 2025
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Kimberly

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, 2025
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Boston 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, 2025
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Boston 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, 2025
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Boston 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, 2024
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Jenna

Jenna

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, 2024
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Is Boston worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.1 /5

based on 10 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

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, 2022
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Ren

Ren

United States

Solo travel

Visited in the summer, the T (trains) were pretty regular and not as delayed as NYC trains (max 15 min delay one time in my 3 month internship). Harvard yard, Boston Commons, all the trails are lovely. I traveled around at most hours of the day and it was relatively quiet/calm the entire time. If I had extra time I'd love to check out Salem!

Posted: November 27, 2024Experienced: April, 2018
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Safety in United States

Frequently asked questions

Is Boston safe?

Women living in Boston consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Is Boston safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Boston consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.8 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider the crime rate to be very low, with an overall crime rating of 1.4 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Boston?

Women living in Boston consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5