Boston Hoods
Map of Boston Gangs & Hood Areas
Boston’s past, as the infamous “Bloody Bean” where Boston gangs were rampant, has now become history. The streets within the Boston ghetto and urban areas are now some of the most gentrified in the country, with many neighborhoods undergoing gradual changes. Despite this, the South End, Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan remain home to numerous Boston hoods, all contributing to the city’s unique identity.
As many residents of urban communities in Boston are relocating to communities outside of the city, whether its towns like Taunton or Brockton, or elsewhere, there remains hoods like Academy, Heath Street, H Block, Lenox, Franklin Field, and others.
Boston Hoods Map Key: Blue = South End | Red = Roxbury | Green = Dorchester | Gold = Mattapan | Black = Various Hoods
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History of Boston Hoods
In the late 1940s and 1950s, white families started leaving Boston’s inner-city neighborhoods and settling in communities outside the city limits or near the border.
This migration opened up opportunities for African Americans, West Indians, and Latinos to move into Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan – three of Boston’s primary communities. Additionally, small sections of Jamaica Plain, East Boston, and Chelsea became home to the Latino community, while the South End district became the hub for African Americans in the city.
Mural in Roxbury, the once heart and center of Boston’s black population.
The South End was among the initial areas where black people settled in Boston. It is home to various housing projects such as Lenox, Castle Square, Cathedral, and the old Tent City. However, Roxbury became more known for its black history, as many southern blacks who migrated to Boston landed in the neighborhood of Roxbury. The population would later expand to Mattapan down Blue Hill Ave and specific sections of Dorchester towards the east.
Streets of Boston Hoods:
The Bloody Bean got its name from various reasons. In the past, there were frequent clashes between rival Boston gangs and neighborhoods, like Academy and Heath Street, before gentrification took place within the Boston hoods.
Although there were not any gangs as far as Bloods and Crips or Gangster Disciples and Latin Kings, in Boston, neighborhood rivalries often resemble gang activity. During that time, the streets of Boston often identified themselves with “The Three,” which has a disputed meaning. Additionally, individuals referred to themselves as Dawgs or wore Adidas sneakers, which can also symbolize “The Three”.
Eventually, the younger generation of the streets of Boston hoods have a different perspective about the city’s traditional culture, which has become less prominent among them. This shift in perception can be attributed to the influence of the internet and media, which have transformed the way they perceive the world around them.
Starting in the 1980s, Boston began gentrifying certain neighborhoods. This involved demolishing the old Columbia Point housing projects near Harbor Point. Today, the neighborhoods in Boston that are experiencing gentrification are those located near colleges, tourist attractions, and business districts like Mission Hill, the South End, and parts of Roxbury.
Mission Park which is Huntington Ave from Brookline to Brigham circle.. been active since the mid 90s
I Think I Have Seen a Picture Of At least Five and Six Guys Were Standing Next To Each Other at Almont Park Mattapan,MA. Some Of Them Wore Durags and Two People Have a Gun In Their Pocket While a Party Is Happening at The Field. I Think Y’all Should Highlight Whatever They Their Own Gang Group At Almont Park In Mattapan,Massachusetts because The Area is not Good. It’s just Bad.
Boston had gangs but they were all homegrown local gangs and most were named for streets and areas so it might have looked like just neighborhood rivalries but they were real gangs.
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MAGSTEEL MIC has been called the “Most Prolific Shooters” in Boston, on YouTube The Old DA, Martha, talks about ” Operation Melt The Steel” with the Commissioner. No way in Hell, that Bunch from dat Hood, didnt make your list lol
Where?
Don’t forget Corbett, the field, the hill, intervals, Norfolk hurricanes
Ha leave out all the dirty stuff with winter hill vs the Italian mob I think that was probably the most bloodiest part of Boston history with gangs and organized crime
Yes, I was a kid when that was going on. And from what I understand they still operate. That was Whitey’s start and he buried 3 of his bodies in his mud cellar. And killed 11 people…that he got busted for but the number is probably a lot higher. When people think of gangs they think of blacks or Italians. But Boston is the #1 US city for Irish populations. And the Irish gangs are quit thriving including this one. My family left after my brother got involved in the wrong things. And I don’t know that I will ever let my son live there….until he is a lot older. I personally am glad that Whitey was killed in West Virginia. My son is 11 and I know in the next few years I will have to talk to him about gangs. I have a friend with a brother that got stabbed and died, a classmate murdered, a friend who is paralyzed from a bullet and one friend who joined and got out…only because he had an aunt who was a politician. So sad.
Indeed!
Had no idea about all of these gangs….I am from Dot but the white irish catholic area where you were defined bu parish. These neighborhoods were the “roll up your window and lock your doors” pass through areas only. Though my nut of a father had us farming in the gardens at the Mattapan State Mental hospital when there were still patients there. Was it fun with all the gangs? It sounds horrible to me. So many dead children and destroyed families.
You missed Wood Ave in Hyde Park, Beech Street in Roslindale, Greenfield Street Browns in Mattapan, Tiny Rascals (Viet gang) in Field Corners Georgetowne Homes in Hyde Park, Westies gang in Hyde Park near Ross Park, Bel Nel Dawgs in Mattapan located in Bel Nel Village, Asian Mob in Quincy, Ping On gang in Chinatown. Even the now defunct Fruits and Vegetables Gang in West Roxbury. So many hoods missed on this one.
Fruits and vegetables gang? Lol
Lambert’s Market on Morrissey Blvd ?
You missed Harvard st esmond st greenwood you gotta know the real Boston to do something like this every street is a hood
If you want to really know what the old Boston was like read true story “Wrong Turn Right & Pt2 Source Of Information” 144 to 168 murders a year. Quadruple what it is today. Fourth in the nation in murders 1991 the real bloody bean where every day news capture 4 to 5 shootings on the scene by 6pm
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yu missed maddd hoods let me fix this for yall deadass check my email
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you missed morse street in dorchester the gang is called morse street county
Faneuil st, Brighton
Missing Fidelis way, Brighton.
D street, glen way, and old colony
Your missing D STREET, GWAY, and OC.
Your Missing The MOB PIRU Gang In The GroveHall Area There The Most Dangerous BLOOD/PIRU Gang in Boston
Nazing Street and Maple Street Are Missing there area spreads between the borders of h block and castle gate road
You missed the whole Geneva Ave/Bowdoin st. section. That’s the worst part of Boston. Every single one of them lil side streets is a different gang. Also, Boston gangs use different sports teams to represent their hoods. Like Academy n***** will wear a Oakland A’s hat, Mission Hill rocks the Michigan Wolverines, etc.
fr he even missed morse street