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  • City in Massachusetts
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Boston
#6 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Massachusetts
  • 769 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 94 responses
    • Pretty safe. There is some crime, but it doesn't impact me much.
      49%
    • Somewhat safe. There is noticeable crime, and there are times I don't feel safe.
      26%
    • Very safe. There is really no crime to speak of.
      21%
    • Not safe. There is a lot of crime, and I regularly don't feel safe.
      4%
    Poll
    How reliable are the police in this area?
    Based on 92 responses
    • The police are very visible and very responsive.
      39%
    • The police are visible, but somehow respond slowly when needed.
      25%
    • Not sure.
      17%
    • The police aren't around much, but are there quickly when you need them.
      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
    • Assault
      457.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      131.8
      135.5
    Property Crime Statistics
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      243.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,439.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      183.6
      284
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