Boston, MA Trends
SpotCrime's Boston, Massachusetts crime map shows 1573 assaults, 38 shootings, 235 burglaries, 2755 thefts, 178 robberies, 633 vandalism, and 864 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Boston, Massachusetts showed 1746 assaults, 69 shootings, 206 burglaries, 3576 thefts, 163 robberies, 929 vandalism, and 864 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Boston, Massachusetts is currently down by 17% 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 23% 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 9% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 319 | 2755 | 3576 | 17533 |
| Robbery | 28 | 178 | 163 | 994 |
| Burglary | 31 | 235 | 206 | 1080 |
| Vandalism | 65 | 633 | 929 | 4194 |
| Shooting | 7 | 38 | 69 | 276 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | 6 | 29 |
| Arrest | 147 | 864 | 1022 | 4311 |
| Assault | 244 | 1573 | 1746 | 9076 |
| Other | 356 | 2425 | 2891 | 14420 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Boston. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.