This rise in reports of rape comes despite a drop in reports for all other violent crime in Massachusetts. However, advocates say that this increase in reports can be attributed to the #MeToo movement making women less afraid to speak about their experiences.
Despite recent stabbings in the Boston Common and West Roxbury, there has been a 10 percent decrease in Part One major crimes in Boston since last year, reflecting the success of recent prevention...
A harsh winter and increased police presence helped decrease violent crimes by 15 percent in Boston, experts said.
When comparing the first three months of 2013 to the first three months of 2012, Boston...
