Boston University, Massachusetts Number and Rate of Violent and Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021

Updated on September 22, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2021, there were a total of 297 crimes that happened on the grounds of Boston University, MA; and the total crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 21.41.

Violent Crimes: There were 9 violent crimes that happened on the grounds of Boston University, MA; and the violent crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 21.41. Violent crimes are crimes which involve force or threat of force. The specific number and type of Violent Crimes included: Rape (5), and Robbery (3).

Property Crimes: There were 288 property crimes that happened on the grounds of Boston University, MA; and the property crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 684.95. Property crimes are crimes were a property is damaged, destroyed, or stolen without the use of force against the victim. The specific number and type of Property Crimes included: Larceny-Theft (280), and Burglary (7).

The first chart and table below shows the number and rate per 100K enrolled students for each violent crime type, and the second chart and table below shows the number and rate per 100K enrolled students for each property crime type.

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Data Source: FBI UCR.
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Boston University, MA Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Rape
Robbery
Aggravated Assault
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Boston University, MA Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
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Crime Type Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0.00
Rape 5 11.89
Robbery 3 7.14
Aggravated Assault 1 2.38
Boston University, MA Rate of Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Larceny-Theft
Burglary
Arson
Motor Vehicle Theft
Boston University, MA Number and Rate of Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
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Crime Type Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
Burglary 7 16.65
Larceny-Theft 280 665.92
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0.00
Arson 1 2.38