Crime Comparison Between Boston, MA and Chicago, IL 

Index   InfoBoston, MAChicago, IL
Crime Index:    41.17    66.27
Safety Scale:    58.83    33.73
Boston, MAChicago, IL
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Level of crime
Moderate 46.26
High 78.51
Crime increasing in the past 3 years
Moderate 55.74
High 73.08
Worries home broken and things stolen
Low 36.35
Moderate 56.41
Worries being mugged or robbed
Low 37.05
High 64.41
Worries car stolen
Low 32.39
Moderate 56.74
Worries things from car stolen
Moderate 44.19
High 65.88
Worries attacked
Low 36.46
High 62.28
Worries being insulted
Low 39.38
High 60.80
Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin color, ethnic origin, gender or religion
Low 28.09
Moderate 48.14
Problem people using or dealing drugs
Moderate 54.60
High 71.11
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft
Moderate 46.34
High 69.65
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery
Moderate 41.83
High 72.57
Problem corruption and bribery
Moderate 41.83
High 71.58
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Last Update:April 2024May 2024

Safety comparisons Boston, MA vs Chicago, IL

Boston, MAChicago, IL
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Safety walking alone during daylight
High 78.00
Moderate 55.49
Safety walking alone during night
Moderate 55.11
Low 26.15
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