Boston Police Release Preliminary Crime Statistics for August 30-31, 2026
Boston police have released preliminary crime statistics for the 24-hour period ending Monday, August 31, 2026, at 10 AM. The report details incidents including 9 aggravated assaults, 6 larcenies from vehicles, 14 other larcenies, and 2 auto thefts, with no…
Boston, MA, August 31, 2026 — Boston Police Department has issued preliminary crime statistics covering a 24-hour period that concluded on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM. This data provides a snapshot of reported incidents within the city during that specific timeframe.
According to the released figures, the period saw a number of reported offenses. Law enforcement data indicates that 9 incidents of aggravated assault were recorded. Additionally, police reported 6 instances of larceny from vehicles and 14 incidents classified as other larcenies.
Further breakdown of property crimes includes 2 auto thefts. The preliminary report also notes the absence of certain serious crimes during this 24-hour window. No homicides, robberies, or burglaries were recorded by the Boston Police Department between 10:00 AM on Sunday, August 30, 2026, and 10:00 AM on Monday, August 31, 2026.
These statistics represent preliminary data and are subject to change as further investigation and classification of incidents may occur. The department typically releases such data to inform the public about public safety trends. The specific contractor responsible for any related services or further details regarding the processing of these statistics were not provided.
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