Boston, MA Trends
SpotCrime's Boston, Massachusetts crime map shows 999 assaults, 28 shootings, 162 burglaries, 1795 thefts, 81 robberies, 367 vandalism, and 518 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Boston, Massachusetts showed 846 assaults, 22 shootings, 147 burglaries, 1682 thefts, 70 robberies, 445 vandalism, and 518 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Boston, Massachusetts is currently up by 5% 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 2% 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 18% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 220 | 1795 | 1682 | 11275 |
| Robbery | 10 | 81 | 70 | 535 |
| Burglary | 21 | 162 | 147 | 976 |
| Vandalism | 36 | 367 | 445 | 2204 |
| Shooting | 7 | 28 | 22 | 116 |
| Arson | 0 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| Arrest | 73 | 518 | 458 | 2688 |
| Assault | 116 | 999 | 846 | 5755 |
| Other | 143 | 1196 | 1195 | 7589 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Boston. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.