Boston, MA Trends
SpotCrime's Boston, Massachusetts crime map shows 1051 assaults, 36 shootings, 173 burglaries, 1824 thefts, 127 robberies, 430 vandalism, and 533 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Boston, Massachusetts showed 1327 assaults, 39 shootings, 233 burglaries, 2060 thefts, 136 robberies, 471 vandalism, and 533 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Boston, Massachusetts is currently down by 11% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is down in Boston, Massachusetts. Fortunately, property crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with property crime decreasing by 12% when compared to the previous month.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is down in Boston, Massachusetts. Fortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both decreased this month, with violent crime decreasing by 19% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 317 | 1824 | 2060 | 9646 |
| Robbery | 23 | 127 | 136 | 639 |
| Burglary | 35 | 173 | 233 | 1016 |
| Vandalism | 66 | 430 | 471 | 2388 |
| Shooting | 2 | 36 | 39 | 145 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| Arrest | 75 | 533 | 467 | 2605 |
| Assault | 171 | 1051 | 1327 | 5588 |
| Other | 174 | 1195 | 1367 | 6569 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Boston. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.