Zip 02121 (Boston, MA) Crime

In 02121 Boston, MA, the rate of violent crime is 69.4 per 1,000 population whereas the US average for violent crime is 22.7 per 1,000 population. Similarly, the rate of property crime in 02121 Boston, MA is 68.8 per 1,000 population and the national average for property crime is 35.4 per 1,000 population. Consequently, it can be seen that both violent and property crime rates are higher in 02121 Boston, MA compared to their respective national averages. This means that living in this area may put one at a greater risk of potentially becoming a victim of these crimes than in other parts of the United States.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Boston (zip 02121) violent crime is 69.4. (The US average is 22.7)

Boston (zip 02121) property crime is 68.8. (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 Milton, Massachusetts. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Milton, Massachusetts. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Brookline, MA Crime History

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Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto
2000	166.9	0	16.3	52.6	98	1680.1	339.3	1123.1	217.7
2001	263.2	0	20.9	85.4	156.9	1810.8	407.8	1167.7	235.3
2002	311.3	1.7	15.6	93.4	200.6	1883.6	368.4	1335.3	179.9
2003	304.8	1.8	7	91.1	205	1578.4	350.4	1038.9	189.2
2004		0	21.2	81.4		1853.3	380.6	1311.7	161.1
2005		0	12.5	105.3		1807.9	390.8	1336.7	80.3
2007	234.6	0	1.8	65.5	167.3	1833.5	292.9	1471.6	69.1
2008		0	5.5	55		1579	286.1	1252.6	40.3
2009		0	7.2	54.2		1377.3	185.9	1148	43.3
2010	288.8	0	5.4	53.8	229.6	1485.2	267.3	1176.7	41.3
2011	209.8	0	1.7	49.1	159.1	1408	301.2	1072.9	33.8
2012	137.5	0	6.7	52	78.8	1346	248.1	1067.8	30.2
2013	143.1	0	10.1	26.9	106.1	1138.4	180.2	924.5	33.7
2014	279.4	0	1.7	28.6	249.1	1287.6	154.8	1112.6	20.2
2015	275.5	0	3.4	31.9	240.3	1350.8	228.5	1085.3	37
2016		0	3.4	20.3		1033.3	130.4	885.9	16.9
2017	76	0	1.7	20.3	54	1122.7	153.6	950.5	18.6
2018	94.6	0	8.4	15.2	70.9	1067.6	119.9	912.2	35.5
2019	96.7	1.7	3.4	23.8	67.9	853.6	74.7	768.7	10.2

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Brookline, MA	96.7	853.6	55,400	3	2019
Boston, MA	607.2	853.6	630,648	4	2019
Milton, MA	40.0	222.1	27,420	5	2019
Quincy, MA	398.5	1,217.7	93,671	5	2019
Cambridge, MA	278.5	1,653.8	102,866	5	2019
Somerville, MA	203.3	1,255.1	78,438	6	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Milton, MA	40	222.1	27,420	5	2019
Watertown Town, MA	80.1	881.5	32,780	6	2019
Dedham, MA	27.8	1,297.5	25,358	7	2019
Chelsea, MA	666.7	1,466.8	39,883	7	2019
Everett, MA	519.1	1,320.1	42,966	7	2019
Winthrop Town, MA	197.9	690.1	18,530	7	2019

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