Boston Crime Map
Boston Crime Map Neighborhoods
Which neighborhoods have the highest rates of crime in Boston? Above, you’ll find a heat map showing areas of high and low crime in Boston. While red displays high levels of crime, yellow areas have lower levels of crime.
Below, you’ll find a table with some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Boston, Massachusetts.
| Neighborhood | Location | Types of Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| Dorchester | Southeast Boston. The largest and most diverse neighborhood in Boston | Crime rates are higher than the national average including property crimes and occasional violence. |
| Roxbury | South of Downtown Boston. Historically African-American community | A Night at the Roxbury? It might include incidents of thefts, burglaries, and some violent crime. |
| South End | South of Downtown Boston, known for its Victorian brownstones | A Night at the Roxbury? It might include incidents of thefts, burglaries, and some violent crimes. |
It’s difficult to see crime rates in Downtown Boston, so here’s a zoomed-in version of the map. This includes high-crime areas such as South End, Roxbury, and North Dorchester.
