Downtown Boston residents report feeling less safe amid rising concerns
WCVB reports on DBNA’s 2026 survey, which found 56% feel less safe Downtown and on Boston Common as residents call for a sustained police presence.
‘I feel a lot more optimistic’: Boston task force convenes, talks strategy to end uptick in violence
Crime tape has become a frequent and unsettling sight in and around Boston Common in recent weeks, prompting a meeting Tuesday night to strategize ways to address the violence.
Police ID suspect accused in Boston Common murder, separate assault
Police identify a suspect following a Boston Common homicide. DBNA calls for additional police staffing and a coordinated Downtown public-safety response.