Boston reported 40,221 criminal offenses in 2024, with a population of 659,049. The overall crime rate is 6,103 per 100,000 residents. Explore detailed agency-level data on the Massachusetts interactive crime map.
| Assault | Homicide | Robbery | Sex Offenses | Overall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2,067 | 4 | 127 | 56 | 6,103 |
| Massachusetts State avg. | 857 | 2 | 34 | 45 | 3,086 |
| National U.S. avg. | 896 | 5 | 46 | 56 | 3,849 |
| City | Population | Assault | Homicide | Robbery | Sex Off. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, Massachusetts | 659,049 | 2,067 | 4 | 127 | 56 |
| Detroit, Michigan | 651,171 | 3,743 | 34 | 185 | 143 |
| Louisville Metro, Kentucky | 676,843 | 1,711 | 23 | 129 | 51 |
| El Paso, Texas | 678,860 | 1,332 | 4 | 37 | 1 |
| Portland, Oregon | 623,066 | 1,260 | 11 | 178 | 75 |
| Memphis, Tennessee | 613,207 | 4,512 | 51 | 353 | 114 |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 709,456 | 1,519 | 11 | 100 | 121 |
| Denver, Colorado | 722,031 | 1,601 | 9 | 177 | 145 |
| Baltimore, Maryland | 566,632 | 2,561 | 35 | 575 | 95 |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 560,416 | 2,405 | 30 | 310 | 105 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | 558,745 | 2,189 | 17 | 160 | 91 |
Crime rates are per 100,000 residents based on 2024 FBI NIBRS data. Rankings are among 81 U.S. cities with 250,000+ population. #1 = highest rate.