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Crime & Safety in Boston, MA

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Boston has a violent crime rate of 726 per 100,000 residents, 91% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 418.1 per 100,000, robbery at 256.7, rape at 42.8. The murder rate is 8.1 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,639 per 100,000, 35% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,998, burglary at 410, vehicle theft at 231 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 26 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Boston receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Boston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent725.7/100K
91% above US avg
Murder8.1/100K
29% above US avg
Rape42.8/100K
Robbery256.7/100K
Assault418.1/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,638.9/100K
35% above US avg
Burglary409.5/100K
Theft1,998.3/100K
Vehicle Theft231.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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