This article summarizes Boston's crime status based on data from the Boston Police Department (BPD) and FBI crime statistics.

Overall, the number of homicides in Boston is relatively low compared to other major cities in the United States.

Of course, it is not zero, and serious incidents do occur in specific areas and situations, but when compared to cities like New York, Chicago, and Baltimore, Boston's homicide rate remains relatively low. Roxbury, Dorchester, and some parts of Mattapan are areas where violent crimes occur more frequently.

In terms of property crime, motor vehicle theft has shown an increasing trend in recent years. Boston is also affected by the national trend of Hyundai and Kia vehicles being targeted for theft. Burglary and larceny are also occurring, with pickpocketing and theft from vehicles primarily reported in downtown and tourist areas.

Drug-related crime is a continuing challenge for Boston. Massachusetts is one of the states significantly impacted by the opioid crisis. Drug-related issues are more pronounced in certain areas of the South End, East Boston, and parts of Roxbury. The city and state governments are running various programs to address this issue.

The Boston Police Department publishes annual crime statistics, and you can check crime data by area and type on the Boston Open Data Portal (data.boston.gov). It is wise to review this data before deciding on a neighborhood to move to.

It is also important to visit any neighborhood to experience the atmosphere during both day and night.