Hyde Park Neighborhood, Boston Massachusetts Crime Index
Hyde Park is one of the urban neighborhoods in Boston City, Suffolk County. The neighborhood is considered to be one of the safest in Boston with an estimated crime rate, 25% lower than the national average in 2019. Residents have a 1 in 54 chance of becoming crime victims.
Boston Municipal Court - West Roxbury Division
As a trial court, the Boston Municipal Court has authority over a variety of civil and criminal cases emanating from Hyde Park. The court adjudicates over offenses that do not warrant incarceration in state prison, crimes with a 5-year jail sentence upon conviction, and misdemeanor offenses. The court’s civil jurisdiction covers
- Claims not exceeding $50,000 in value
- Small claims of $7,000 or less
- Small claims jury appeals
- Eviction cases
- Civil motor vehicle violations
- Violations of municipal ordinances and bylaws
- Supplementary process cases
- Mental health matters
- Abuse prevention matters
For the 2020 fiscal year, the court registered a total of 8,468 case filings. 1,437 were criminal cases. Records of the Boston Municipal Court can be accessed via the Massachusetts Trial Court Electronic Case Access or by querying the court’s clerk. Like other courts that serve Hyde Park, Boston Municipal Court is currently open only for certain in-person matters due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Boston Municipal Court - West Roxbury Division
445 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 971-1200 press 1 (Clerk’s Office)
Phone: (617) 971-1200 press 3 (Probation Department)
Fax: (617) 983-0243 (Clerk’s Office)
Fax: (617) 524-6142 (Probation Department)
Email: bmcwestroxbury@jud.state.ma.us
Suffolk County Superior Court
The Suffolk County Superior Court has wide civil and criminal jurisdiction over cases originating in Hyde Park. The court hears first-degree murder cases exclusively, and all other crimes at first instance. The civil jurisdiction of the Suffolk County Superior Court encompasses claims from $50,000 and above, administrative appeals, specialized and miscellaneous civil proceedings. Within the 2020 fiscal year, the court registered a total of 1,322 criminal case entries. Although the court currently functions virtually, it may address the following activities in person
- Court proceedings (if ordered by the court)
- Activities at the clerk's office
- Meeting with a probation officer or probation staff person
- Activities at other courthouse offices that are open to the public
The Suffolk County Superior Court is located at
Suffolk County Superior Court
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 788-8175
Email: Suffolkcivil.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us (Civil Business)
Email: Suffolkcriminal.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us (Criminal Business)
West Roxbury Juvenile Court
The West Roxbury Juvenile Court specializes in hearing cases on juvenile delinquency, adoption, child protection, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and certain adult criminal cases involving minors. Trial Court Statistics indicate that the court registered a total of 3,061 case filings during the 2020 fiscal year.
Proceedings and records of the Juvenile Court are accessible only to parties to the case, their representatives, and persons authorized by the court located at
West Roxbury Juvenile Court
445 Arborway
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone:(617) 971-1154 (Clerk’s Office)
Phone:(617) 971-1246(Probation Department)
Fax:(617) 524-7335 (Probation Department)
Email: suffolk-jccallctr@jud.state.ma.us
Suffolk Probate and Family Court
The Suffolk Probate and Family Court handles probate and estate cases, miscellaneous civil cases, and divorce proceedings emanating from Hyde Park. It also hears cases on domestic relations and juvenile dependency. 64.8% of its 11,576 case filings during the 2020 fiscal year were domestic matters. The court is located at
Suffolk Probate and Family Court
24 New Chardon Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 788-8301 (Register’s Office)
Phone: (617) 788-8210 (Probation Department)
Fax: (617) 788-8962 (Register’s Office)
Fax: (617) 788-8957 (Probation Department)
Email: Suffolkquestions@jud.state.ma.us
Eastern Housing Court
The Eastern Housing Court exercises jurisdiction over a plethora of Hyde Park cases concerning matters pertaining to the safety of residential buildings. It adjudicates over contravention of local building codes, sanitation codes, and other enactments on the safety of buildings. According to Trial Court Statistics, the court registered a total of 333 and disposed of 328 criminal case entries during the 2020 fiscal year. Residents can contact the Eastern Housing Court at
Eastern Housing Court
24 New Chardon Street
Boston, MA 02114
Phone:(617) 788-8485 (Clerk’s Office)
Phone: (617) 788-6233 (Housing Specialist Department)
Email: EasternHousingCourt@jud.state.ma.us
Massachusetts Land Court
The Massachusetts Land Court has general jurisdiction over Hyde Park real property cases including cases on mortgages, foreclosures, as well as title registration, and real estate tax lien. Trial Court Statistics indicate that the court registered 26,037 cases during the 2020 fiscal year. Records of these cases are freely accessible on the Electronic Case Access Portal, interested persons can also inquire about obtaining these records by contacting the courthouse at
Massachusetts Land Court
3 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 788-7470
Fax: (617) 788-8951
Supreme Judicial Court (SJC)
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is the court of last resort for all cases emanating from Hyde Park. The court generally receives appeals from the Appeals Court except for first-degree murder cases that go directly to the Supreme Judicial Court from the Superior Court. The SJC can also decide to bypass review by the Appeals Court and hear a case on direct appellate review. During the 2018 fiscal year, the SJC recorded 194 case entries and dismissed 14 cases.
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court - John Adams Courthouse
1 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 557-1000
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Appeals Court
The Massachusetts Appeals Court is the intermediate appellate court. It hears most appeals of Hyde Park cases from the Trial Courts Departments and Administrative Tribunals. During the 2020 fiscal year, it adjudicated over a total of 736 criminal case appeals.
Massachusetts Appeals Court - John Adams Courthouse
1 Pemberton Square
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 921-4443
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Boston Baptist College
According to the Campus Safety Portal of the US Department of Education, Boston Baptist College registered one burglary between 2016 and 2018. The college is located at
Boston Baptist College
950 Metropolitan Avenue
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Phone: (617) 364-3510
Email: info@boston.edu
