According to the Jeff and Joe show Boston has the 4th lowest crime rate of any large American city. Near-to-Umass South Boston and/or the Dorchester Ave at Columbia Road area are equally safe but that does not mean there is no crime.
i go to bc high (right next to umass) and i live in dorchester..i d recommend the apartments right next to the school or somewhere in southie..dorchester s not the best place to live lmao