Flock camera locations in Boston, MA
The live map below is centered on Boston, Massachusetts and shows every Flock Safety camera and automated license plate reader (ALPR) reported nearby. Tap any red dot for details, or use find cameras near me to jump to your exact spot.
274
cameras within 10 miles
of downtown Boston
Flock Safety
most common make
214 of 231 with a recorded make
Tufts University
top recorded operator
23 cameras
Sep 15, 2026
data snapshot
OpenStreetMap
274 Flock and ALPR cameras have been reported within 10 miles of downtown Boston so far — the true total is likely higher, as coverage grows every week.
Camera data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Community-reported and may be incomplete. See all Flock camera locations in Massachusetts.
From the data
What has been reported in Boston
Where contributors recorded the make, the most common in Boston are Flock Safety (214), TransCore (6), and Motorola Solutions (4). Operators recorded so far include Tufts University (23), Boston Police (19), and Saugus Police (15). Not every camera on the map is a Flock — contributors log any automated license plate reader they can see from a public road, and many leave the make blank. Tap a pin to see what was recorded for that camera.
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Flock cameras in Boston: FAQs
Are there Flock cameras in Boston?
Yes — 274 Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers have been reported within 10 miles of downtown Boston, Massachusetts by the OpenStreetMap community. The map on this page shows each one. The true number is likely higher, since not every camera has been reported yet.
How many Flock cameras are in Boston?
As of September 15, 2026, 274 cameras are documented within 10 miles of downtown Boston on this map. Where contributors recorded the make, the most common in Boston are Flock Safety (214), TransCore (6), and Motorola Solutions (4). Counts change as the snapshot refreshes and as contributors add cameras, so treat this as a floor rather than an exact total.
Who operates the Flock cameras in Boston?
Operators recorded so far include Tufts University (23), Boston Police (19), and Saugus Police (15). Beyond those, it is typically a mix: the police department may run its own network, while homeowners associations, apartment complexes, and shopping centers install private ones. Where a contributor recorded the operator, it appears when you tap a camera pin.
Is this every Flock camera in Boston?
No — there is no official public list, so no map can guarantee completeness. This map shows cameras volunteers have documented from public roads. If you know one that is missing, add it on openstreetmap.org and it will appear here.
Where in Boston are cameras most likely to be?
The usual pattern holds in Boston: main roads into the city, busy intersections, neighborhood and HOA entrances, and retail parking lot exits — small black cameras on short standalone poles, usually with a solar panel.