Boston Crime Scores by Zip Code API

The Boston Crime Scores by Zip Code API provides crime data analysis and scores for different zip codes in Boston. It helps users assess safety levels in specific areas, facilitating informed decision-making for residents, businesses, and developers. Ideal for real estate, urban planning, and public safety applications.

About the API:  

The Boston Crime Scores by Zip Code API offers detailed crime data analysis and scores for various zip codes within Boston. By providing insights into crime rates and trends, it empowers users to make informed decisions regarding safety and security. This API is invaluable for residents evaluating neighborhoods, businesses assessing risk factors for new locations, and urban planners designing safer communities. With its comprehensive data and user-friendly interface, it supports a wide range of applications including real estate market analysis, urban development planning, and law enforcement strategies, contributing to safer and more informed decision-making processes in the city of Boston.

 

 What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

Pass the ZIP code that you want to analyze and receive its crime scoring. 

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

 

  • Real Estate Market Analysis:

    • Real estate agencies can utilize the API to assess crime scores by zip code, enabling them to provide informed recommendations to clients about the safety of neighborhoods. This data helps potential homebuyers make decisions aligned with their safety preferences.
  • Urban Planning and Development:

    • City planners and developers can leverage the API to analyze crime scores across different zip codes in Boston. This information informs urban development strategies, allowing for the creation of safer and more secure neighborhoods.
  • Community Safety Initiatives:

    • Local government agencies and community organizations can use the API to identify areas with higher crime rates and implement targeted safety initiatives. This data-driven approach facilitates the allocation of resources to areas most in need of crime prevention efforts.
  • Tourism and Travel Planning:

    • Travel agencies and tourists can benefit from the API by accessing crime scores for various zip codes in Boston. This information helps travelers make informed decisions about accommodation and activities, ensuring a safer and more enjoyable experience in the city.
  • Business Location Selection:

    • Entrepreneurs and business owners can utilize the API to evaluate the safety of potential business locations based on crime scores. This enables them to mitigate risks associated with crime and make strategic decisions that support the safety and security of employees and customers.

 

 

 

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides the number of API calls, there is no other limitation.

API Documentation

Endpoints


Just with the ZIP code to analyze, you will be receiving a JSON object with an Overall Crime Scoring, and also a breakdown of different crimes that are assessed on the zone. 

Get information like:

  • "Overall Crime Grade".
  • "Violent Crime Grade".
  • "Property Crime Grade".
  • "Other Crime Grade".
  • "Violent Crime Rates".
  • "Property Crime Rates".
  • "Other Crime Rates".
  • "Crime Rates Nearby".
  • "Similar Population Crime Rates".


                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/4267/boston+crime+scores+by+zip+code+api/5207/get+data+by+zip
                                                                            
                                                                        

Get Data by Zip - Endpoint Features

Object Description
zip [Required] ZIP Code to retrieve crime data from.
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            {"Overall":{"Zipcode":"02131","Overall Crime Grade":"D+","Violent Crime Grade":"D-","Property Crime Grade":"D+","Other Crime Grade":"D+","Fact":"A crime occurs every 14 hours 38 minutes (on average) in 02131.","Risk":"300%","Risk Detail":"Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system."},"Crime BreakDown":[{"Violent Crime Rates":{"Assault":"1.763","Robbery":"1.128","Rape":"0.3844","Murder":"0.0194"},"0":{"Total Violent Crime":"3.294","Total Violent Crime Score":"(D-)"}},{"Property Crime Rates":{"Theft":"5.044","Vehicle Theft":"0.4863","Burglary":"2.267","Arson":"0.0246"},"0":{"Total Property Crime":"7.821","Total Property Crime Score":"(D+)"}},{"Other Crime Rates":{"Kidnapping":"0.2643","Drug Crimes":"3.904","Vandalism":"3.502","Identity Theft":"1.439","Animal Cruelty":"0.0474"},"0":{"Total Other Rate":"9.157","Total Other Score":"(D+)"}}],"Crime Rates Nearby":[{"Nearby Zip":"02132, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"C","Violent Crime Grade":"C","Property Crime Grade":"D+"},{"Nearby Zip":"02126, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"D-","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"D-"},{"Nearby Zip":"02136, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"D+","Violent Crime Grade":"D","Property Crime Grade":"D+"},{"Nearby Zip":"02130, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"D","Violent Crime Grade":"D-","Property Crime Grade":"D"},{"Nearby Zip":"02121, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"D-","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"D"},{"Nearby Zip":"02124, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"D-","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"D"},{"Nearby Zip":"02467, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"D-","Violent Crime Grade":"D-","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Nearby Zip":"02186, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"C","Violent Crime Grade":"D+","Property Crime Grade":"C-"},{"Nearby Zip":"02026, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"C+","Property Crime Grade":"C-"},{"Nearby Zip":"02445, MA","Overall Crime Grade":"D","Violent Crime Grade":"D-","Property Crime Grade":"D-"}],"Similar Population Crime Rates":[{"Similar Zip":"28031, NC","Overall Crime Grade":"D+","Violent Crime Grade":"A-","Property Crime Grade":"A-"},{"Similar Zip":"00719, PR","Overall Crime Grade":"B","Violent Crime Grade":"A","Property Crime Grade":"A"},{"Similar Zip":"10013, NY","Overall Crime Grade":"F","Violent Crime Grade":"F","Property Crime Grade":"F"},{"Similar Zip":"35173, AL","Overall Crime Grade":"A+","Violent Crime Grade":"A+","Property Crime Grade":"A+"},{"Similar Zip":"70094, LA","Overall Crime Grade":"C-","Violent Crime Grade":"C","Property Crime Grade":"C"},{"Similar Zip":"06051, CT","Overall Crime Grade":"D","Violent Crime Grade":"D-","Property Crime Grade":"D-"},{"Similar Zip":"68135, NE","Overall Crime Grade":"A+","Violent Crime Grade":"A","Property Crime Grade":"A"},{"Similar Zip":"08205, NJ","Overall Crime Grade":"D+","Violent Crime Grade":"B-","Property Crime Grade":"B-"},{"Similar Zip":"15102, PA","Overall Crime Grade":"B+","Violent Crime Grade":"A","Property Crime Grade":"A"},{"Similar Zip":"37931, TN","Overall Crime Grade":"B","Violent Crime Grade":"A","Property Crime Grade":"A"}],"success":true,"status code":200}
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get Data by Zip - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/4267/boston+crime+scores+by+zip+code+api/5207/get+data+by+zip?zip=02131' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

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After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Boston Crime Scores by Zip Code API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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Boston Crime Scores by Zip Code API FAQs

he API includes a comprehensive dataset covering various types of crimes, such as property crimes (e.g., theft, burglary), violent crimes (e.g., assault, robbery), vandalism, and other criminal activities reported within Miami zip codes. Each crime type is categorized and analyzed separately for detailed insights.

The crime scores are derived from a combination of local law enforcement agencies, FBI reports, and other reliable crime data sources. The data is aggregated and normalized to provide consistent and comprehensive scores.

Crime scores are calculated using a proprietary algorithm that considers various factors such as the number and severity of reported crimes, population density, and historical crime trends. The algorithm normalizes data to account for discrepancies between different reporting agencie

The API returns data in JSON format, which is widely supported and easily integrated into various applications and systems. The JSON format provides a structured and readable way to access the crime scores and related information.

Yes, the API has usage limits to ensure fair access and performance stability. The limits depend on your subscription plan, with higher-tier plans offering more API calls per month. Rate limiting mechanisms are in place to prevent abuse.

The "Get Data by Zip" endpoint returns a JSON object containing an overall crime score for the specified zip code, along with detailed breakdowns of violent, property, and other crime rates. It includes grades for each crime category and statistics on crime occurrences.

Key fields in the response include "Overall Crime Grade," "Violent Crime Grade," "Property Crime Grade," "Other Crime Grade," and detailed crime rates for specific categories like assault, theft, and drug crimes. Each field provides insights into the safety of the area.

The response data is organized into two main sections: "Overall" and "Crime Breakdown." The "Overall" section summarizes the crime grades and risk factors, while the "Crime Breakdown" details specific crime rates and scores for violent, property, and other crimes.

The endpoint provides information on overall crime scores, grades for violent and property crimes, detailed crime rates for specific offenses, and comparisons to nearby zip codes. This comprehensive data helps users assess safety levels effectively.

Users can customize their requests by specifying the zip code they wish to analyze. The API is designed to return tailored crime data based on the provided zip code, allowing for focused assessments of specific neighborhoods.

The data is sourced from local law enforcement agencies, FBI crime reports, and other reputable crime data sources. This multi-source approach ensures a comprehensive and reliable dataset for accurate crime scoring.

Data accuracy is maintained through regular updates from law enforcement agencies and rigorous quality checks. The API aggregates and normalizes data to ensure consistency and reliability across different reporting sources.

Typical use cases include real estate market analysis, urban planning, community safety initiatives, tourism planning, and business location assessments. Users leverage crime scores to make informed decisions regarding safety and security in Boston neighborhoods.

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