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🏡 Dorchester, MA - Safety & Crime Data (2025)

Explore safety and livability data for Dorchester, MA based on HoodScore metrics including offender count, crime severity, and public safety records.

Dorchester, MA

ZIP 02121 02122 02125 – Safe

Score: 78% 78%
Safe
Few crime incidents, possibly some minor offenses (theft, vandalism). No or very few sex offenders within a moderate range.

Dorchester, MA boasts a HoodScore of 78, indicating it is a Safe neighborhood. Recently, the area recorded 177 severe crimes, 198 medium, and 19 low-level offenses. There are 80 registered sex offenders involved with children, 75 with violent crimes, and 70 related to rape. Despite these figures, Dorchester offers an affordable lifestyle with access to various community amenities. Unlike generic real estate sites, HoodScore focuses on risks before you move, ensuring you make informed safety-first decisions.

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (From 01-Jan-2025)
⚠️ Severe
177
⚠️ Medium
198
⚠️ Low
19
225 Registered Offenders Nearby
🖐️ Rape
70
👶 Child involved
80
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Assault
75
❗ Other
0

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* Crime and offender data sourced from the Texas Department of Public Safety and FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.

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