{"id":837,"date":"2021-03-07T19:53:44","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T19:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3dapartment.com\/blog\/?p=837"},"modified":"2022-01-24T08:43:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T08:43:16","slug":"how-dangerous-is-boston-ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/3dapartment.com\/blog\/how-dangerous-is-boston-ma\/","title":{"rendered":"How dangerous is Boston, MA?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Boston is an internationally renowned city<\/strong>, famous for its historical significance, gorgeous architecture, and network of elite universities. But like many cities around the world, it experiences a fairly high amount of crime. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most crime in Boston is usually petty, with very few serious crimes. Yet understanding how safe a city is is essential for anyone thinking of relocating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the crime rate in Boston?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking at the crime rate is the best way to understand how dangerous a city is. Crime rates are usually measured on a per capita basis, so the rates are adjusted for the population.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The various crime reports fall mainly into two categories:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violent Crimes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property Crimes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Level of Violence in Boston<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston is safer that 19% of U.S. cities, with about 26 crimes occurring per 1,000 people. Residents of Boston have a 1 in 151 chance of being the victim of a violent crime, compared to the Massachusetts level of 1 in 305. Boston\u2019s violent crimes are extremely underreported, so there is very little data on the number of serious crimes that occur in the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston property crime rate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property crime is more common in Boston. If you\u2019re a resident of this city, you have a 1 in 51 chance of being the victim of a property crime. That\u2019s slightly higher than the Massachusetts rate of 1 in 85. Per 1,000 residents, 19.58 are the victim of property crimes, compared to the 11.8 rate in the state of Massachusetts.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I stay safe while living in Boston?<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install a home security system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always lock your doors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep windows closed, especially when you&#8217;re not in your home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider improving outdoor lighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a lower-crime neighborhood<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safety Tips for Anyone in Boston<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t drive on dark streets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to a group<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lock the doors where you are staying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid telling people where you\u2019re staying<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crime is an inevitable part of living in a city. Boston\u2019s police department does an excellent job responding to crises. <a href=\"http:\/\/3dapartment.com\/blog\/what-are-the-boroughs-of-boston\/\"><strong>Boston also has a variety of neighborhoods<\/strong><\/a>, each with their own specific crime rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston is an internationally renowned city, famous for its historical significance, gorgeous architecture, and network of elite universities. But like many cities around the world, it experiences a fairly high amount of crime. Most crime in Boston is usually petty, with very few serious crimes. 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