Is Boston safe? Crime rates for Boston, MA
How Boston's reported crime compares with Massachusetts and the whole country.
Violent crime
1.8× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Property crime
1.2× the US rate
Offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Boston Police Department (ORI MA0130100). Individual streets vary. Use the street check on each listing for a block-level look.