Boston, MA Trends
SpotCrime's Boston, Massachusetts crime map shows 979 assaults, 27 shootings, 156 burglaries, 1736 thefts, 78 robberies, 364 vandalism, and 499 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Boston, Massachusetts showed 861 assaults, 22 shootings, 155 burglaries, 1694 thefts, 71 robberies, 444 vandalism, and 499 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Boston, Massachusetts is currently up by 2% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is down in Boston, Massachusetts. Overall there has been a 2% increase in crime from the previous month despite the decline in property crime.
Violent crime including shootings, assaults, and robberies is up in Boston, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, violent crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with violent crime increasing by 13% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 187 | 1736 | 1694 | 11236 |
| Robbery | 12 | 78 | 71 | 534 |
| Burglary | 19 | 156 | 155 | 982 |
| Vandalism | 42 | 364 | 444 | 2192 |
| Shooting | 7 | 27 | 22 | 115 |
| Arson | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| Arrest | 53 | 499 | 457 | 2652 |
| Assault | 116 | 979 | 861 | 5746 |
| Other | 128 | 1180 | 1183 | 7569 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Boston. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.