Crime Rate in Boston, Massachusetts (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Boston based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Boston has a violent crime rate of 627.9 per 100,000 residents, 75% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Boston is 3.6 per 100K, with 24 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime increased by 0.2% compared to the previous year.
- →Boston's violent crime rate is above the Massachusetts state average of 314.7/100K.
659,049
Population
627.9
Violent Rate
3.6
Murder Rate
2021.7
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Boston increased by +0.2% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Boston by type:
0.6%
Murder
4.1%
Rape
20.1%
Robbery
75.2%
Assault
How Boston Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 659,049 | 627.9 | 3.6 | 2021.7 |
| 2023 | 642,823 | 626.9 | 5.3 | 1944.4 |
| 2022 | 638,925 | 619.0 | 6.9 | 1802.1 |
| 2021 | 704,758 | 551.3 | 5.1 | 1647.9 |
| 2020 | 697,323 | 624.4 | 8.3 | 1866.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Boston?
Boston has a violent crime rate of 627.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2021.7 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Boston safe?
Boston receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 92th percentile for safety.
How does Boston compare to the national average?
Boston's violent crime rate of 627.9/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.