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#7 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Massachusetts
  • 631 reviews
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    Boston Crime

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Poll
    How safe do you feel in this area?
    Based on 85 responses
    • Pretty safe. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much.
      48%
    • Somewhat safe. There is noticeable crime, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      25%
    • Very safe. There is really no crime to speak of.
      22%
    • Not safe. There is a lot of crime, and I regularly don't feel safe.
      5%
    Poll
    How reliable are the police in this area?
    Based on 83 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      41%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      24%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      17%
    • Not sure.
      16%
    • The police aren't around much, and when you need them, they aren't reliable.
      2%

    Boston Crime Rates

    Violent Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      405.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      40
      40.7
    • Robbery
      168.7
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      266.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,583.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      166.1
      284
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