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Boston City Data
Monthly counts from Analyze Boston, the open data portal of the City of Boston
311 Service Requests
44,300requests in the 3 months to Sep 2026
- Litter & Debris8,385
- Missed Waste Pick-up3,098
- Improper Trash Storage2,890
Reported Crime
83,897reports in the 12 months to Sep 2026
+3.6% from the 12 months before
- Sick Assist9,371
- Investigate Person8,900
- M/V - Leaving Scene - Property Damage4,968
Building Permits
36,745permits in the 12 months to Sep 2026
+0.9% from the 12 months before
- Short Form Bldg Permit11,009
- Electrical Permit8,897
- Plumbing Permit5,108
Traffic Crashes
3,523crashes in the 12 months to Aug 2026
+2.1% from the 12 months before
- Motor vehicles only2,692
- Pedestrian involved580
- Bicycle involved251
Frequently asked questions
- How many 311 requests did Boston record?
- Boston recorded 44,300 requests in the 3 months to Sep 2026. The most common type was "Litter & Debris" (8,385), according to Analyze Boston.
- How many crime reports did Boston record?
- Boston recorded 83,897 reports in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The most common type was "Sick Assist" (9,371), according to Analyze Boston.
- How many building permits did Boston record?
- Boston recorded 36,745 permits in the 12 months to Sep 2026. The most common type was "Short Form Bldg Permit" (11,009), according to Analyze Boston.
- How many traffic crashes did Boston record?
- Boston recorded 3,523 crashes in the 12 months to Aug 2026. The most common type was "Motor vehicles only" (2,692), according to Analyze Boston.
- Are these official numbers?
- They are counts of the records City of Boston publishes on its open data portal. Records can be added, corrected or removed after they are first published, and the most recent month is often incomplete until reports are processed.
Source: Analyze Boston · Last updated 10/26/2026 · Counts checked 10/26/2026