Boston, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Boston Police Department serves the city of Boston, MA in Suffolk County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 74,623 violent crimes and 62,666 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 212.3 per 100k residents, which is 99.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 173.8 per 100k, 6.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 814 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate212.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents74,623 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,093 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,399 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15,056 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents62,666 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents7,208 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate138.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents49,530 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,795 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 212.3 | F | 74623 | 106.2 | +99.9% |
| Property Crime | 173.8 | C | 62666 | 163.6 | +6.2% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 217 | 0.5 | +16.4% |
| Rape | 2.3 | B | 1093 | 3.5 | -34.1% |
| Robbery | 12.8 | F | 4399 | 5.8 | +119.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.8 | F | 15056 | 22.3 | +78.9% |
| Burglary | 18.7 | B | 7208 | 24.0 | -22.3% |
| Larceny | 138.8 | C | 49530 | 116.4 | +19.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.0 | B | 5795 | 22.2 | -27.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 814 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 20 |
| Anti-Male | 3 |
| Anti-Asian | 61 |
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 69 |
| Anti-Female | 6 |
| Anti-Jewish | 67 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 3 |
| Anti-Catholic | 17 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 135 |
| Anti-Transgender | 30 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 11 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 25 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 30 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 4 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 12 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 210 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 38 |
| Anti-Eastern Orthodox (Russian, Greek, Other) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 7 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 0 miles | F 253.7 | C 155.9 | Violent: 19.5% higher Property: 10.3% lower |
| Winthrop | 4 miles | A 32.9 | A 87.8 | Violent: 84.5% lower Property: 49.5% lower |
| Cambridge | 5 miles | C 116.8 | C 179.9 | Violent: 45.0% lower Property: 3.5% higher |
| Somerville | 5 miles | A 41.5 | B 125.8 | Violent: 80.5% lower Property: 27.6% lower |
| Revere | 5 miles | C 96.3 | B 115.5 | Violent: 54.7% lower Property: 33.5% lower |