Is it okay to walk in Eagle Hill, Boston?
Crime reported to the police, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026
Moderate for Boston
Reported crime around the center of Eagle Hill is higher than in 69% of areas in Boston, taking into account how many people are usually around. 286 incidents were reported here in these 12 months.
“Here” is the area of about 0.7 km² (0.3 square miles) around the center of Eagle Hill.
The map shows every block, by day and at night, and gives walking directions that avoid high-crime areas.
By kind of crime
| Kind | Level | Compared with the rest of Boston |
|---|---|---|
| ViolentHomicide, sexual assault, robbery, assault, kidnapping | Moderate | higher than in 69% of areas |
| PropertyBurglary, theft, shoplifting, vandalism, arson | Moderate | higher than in 72% of areas |
| VehicleCar theft and break-ins | Low | lower than in 51% of areas |
| Weapons & drugsWeapons, drug and public-order offenses | Moderate | higher than in 71% of areas |
Day and night
- By day (6am–6pm): Moderate, higher than in 72% of areas.
- At night (6pm–6am): Low, higher than in 59% of areas.
Most reports here are from 5pm–6pm.
What gets reported here
- Shoplifting: 121 (42%)
- Simple assault: 56 (20%)
- Vandalism: 25 (9%)
- Theft: 24 (8%)
- Aggravated assault: 15 (5%)
Following the city-wide trend over the last 6 months.
Around Eagle Hill
The areas right next to it range from low to high.
- East Boston Moderate
- Jeffries Point Low
- Charlestown Low
- North End Low
- Bulfinch Triangle Moderate
- Haymarket Square Moderate
- Dock Square Low
- Creek Square Moderate
How to read this
- It shows crime reported to the police. Many crimes are never reported.
- Levels compare areas within Boston. The same level in another city does not mean the same.
- It is not a prediction, and it says nothing about any person or building.
- Please do not use it for decisions about housing, lending, insurance or employment.
Source: Boston Police Department. Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors. Data as of Oct 1, 2026.