Boston, MA Trends
SpotCrime's Boston, Massachusetts crime map shows 1682 assaults, 29 shootings, 98 burglaries, 3040 thefts, 179 robberies, 536 vandalism, and 505 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Boston, Massachusetts showed 813 assaults, 48 shootings, 110 burglaries, 1574 thefts, 86 robberies, 277 vandalism, and 505 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Boston, Massachusetts is currently up by 99% when compared to the previous month.
Property crime such as theft, vandalism, and burglary is up in Boston, Massachusetts. Unfortunately, property crime and overall crime have both increased this month, with property crime increasing by 87% when compared to the previous month.
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 99% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 451 | 3040 | 1574 | 11688 |
| Robbery | 21 | 179 | 86 | 585 |
| Burglary | 17 | 98 | 110 | 855 |
| Vandalism | 91 | 536 | 277 | 2276 |
| Shooting | 12 | 29 | 48 | 178 |
| Arson | 0 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| Arrest | 58 | 505 | 391 | 2776 |
| Assault | 259 | 1682 | 813 | 6147 |
| Other | 363 | 2697 | 1096 | 8615 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Boston. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.