Suffolk County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Suffolk County in MA is served by 18 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 85,448 violent crimes and 74,118 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 148.8 per 100k residents, which is 40.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 133.3 per 100k, 18.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate148.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85,448 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,397 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents4,949 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate39.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents17,389 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate133.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents74,118 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents8,254 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents58,865 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,823 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 148.8 | D | 85448 | 106.2 | +40.1% |
| Property Crime | 133.3 | B | 74118 | 163.6 | -18.5% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 227 | 0.5 | -70.9% |
| Rape | 3.2 | C | 1397 | 3.5 | -8.8% |
| Robbery | 6.7 | C | 4949 | 5.8 | +15.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 39.8 | F | 17389 | 22.3 | +78.8% |
| Burglary | 13.3 | A | 8254 | 24.0 | -44.8% |
| Larceny | 103.8 | B | 58865 | 116.4 | -10.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.1 | B | 6823 | 22.2 | -27.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boston Police Department
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Winthrop Police Department
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