Boston, MA Trends
SpotCrime's Boston, Massachusetts crime map shows 1599 assaults, 25 shootings, 187 burglaries, 2525 thefts, 156 robberies, 632 vandalism, and 933 arrests over a one month period. The previous month crime map in Boston, Massachusetts showed 1764 assaults, 49 shootings, 283 burglaries, 3448 thefts, 181 robberies, 823 vandalism, and 933 arrests.
According to the reports SpotCrime receives from local police agencies, crime overall in Boston, Massachusetts is currently down by 18% 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 26% 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 10% when compared to the previous month.
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| Incidents | Last Week | Last 30 Days | Previous 30 Days | Last Six Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 341 | 2525 | 3448 | 18905 |
| Robbery | 19 | 156 | 181 | 1050 |
| Burglary | 35 | 187 | 283 | 1192 |
| Vandalism | 152 | 632 | 823 | 4593 |
| Shooting | 5 | 25 | 49 | 269 |
| Arson | 1 | 4 | 6 | 32 |
| Arrest | 129 | 933 | 1077 | 4867 |
| Assault | 321 | 1599 | 1764 | 10011 |
| Other | 504 | 2516 | 2907 | 15999 |
Data is based on a radius around the center point of Boston. This may include crimes from adjacent agencies and agencies within the area.