Crime in Boston, MA is significantly higher than the national average. The violent crime rate in Boston stands at 37.3, while the national average is only 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Boston is 35.8, much higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that citizens of Boston and its surrounding areas are more likely to experience a violent or property crime than in any other part of the country on average. As such, it is important for residents to take precautions against criminal activity and remain vigilant in order to protect themselves and their families from victimization.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Boston violent crime is 37.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Boston property crime is 35.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Boston, Massachusetts does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Jersey City, New Jersey. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Jersey City, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.