Crime & Women's Safety in Boston

Overall, Boston can be considered extremely safe. Although there aren’t many police walking around, it’s very safe and quite walkable. Public transportation can get you almost anywhere in the city. Walking around at night in most parts of the city is safe

Well it obviously depends on the area but most people are friendly if u are lost most will help you out. most people here mind their own business. It’s a very old city and there are lots of tours, there’s also nature to explore

Boston in general is very safe. You might see some strange characters on the subway at night but they most likely won’t bother you. I feel totally safe walking alone after dark. I’ve also never had anything stolen from me from the streets either

Boston is literally the safest major city in the United States in my opinion. Love if. No issues at all. I feel safe walking home alone at night, even wearing headphones. There’s only a couple bad spots from what I’ve seen and they are the kind of place that tourists wouldn’t end up anyway IMO.

Boston is pretty safe. I feel safe walking around at night. People are known to get their drinks drugged here but I do not know anyone personally that it has happened to. There are a lot of unhoused people that sometimes talk to you but I’ve only ever been asked for money and nothing bad.

If you exercise normal precautions you will be fine. I would avoid certain neighborhoods like Mattapan, Dorchester, Savin Hill. I would 100% avoid these neighborhoods after dark. Areas like Beacon Hill, and Seaport are generally safe.

Boston is mostly great but I wouldn’t recommend the area around the Mass Ave T stop after dark. Similarly, Back Bay, North and South Station can all be somewhat nerve-wracking. Be careful of harassment from men and be careful of people trying to follow you home.

Boston had its faults, but overall, it is a safe place for women. I have walked around late at night after night clubs and have been fine. Just like anywhere else, there are some areas that you wouldn't want to wander around alone. There is a big drug epidemic here and in Massachusetts in general which has increased the rate of theft and cars getting broken into.

Solo travel experience

My experience was amazing in Boston, I spent there two nights It’s very safe and people are friendly, it’s a little bit expensive in food and activities but there’s lot of public places that you can visit and enjoy for free I had the best seafood there, many parks around and amazing clubs

Solo travel experience

You should go down the Freedom Trail, it will guide you through the city and past many historical sites. There are pleasant shops on Newbury St., some of them are a bit expensive, but it's a great neighborhood with a good selection of restaurants. Select Oyster Bar is a great place with a nice bar for eating alone. Boston is my favorite city, I've always found public transportation to be safe and easy to understand.

Solo travel experience

I found that Boston was a very clean city. It was bustling with students, and there was lots of great music. I did not stay long as I was just passing through on a solo road trip however, I do feel as if I could live there! Very lovely architecture and I didn’t find the driving too bad.

Solo travel experience

I went alone about a month ago, and the people were very nice and friendly. It was one of the easiest cities to tour solo. I spent 3 days eating and drinking.