Boston Area Reports Preliminary Crime Statistics for 24-Hour Period
The Boston 24 and Public Journal for Monday, September 28, 2026, details preliminary crime statistics for the 24-hour period from Sunday 10 AM to Monday 10 AM. The report indicates zero homicides and robberies, alongside 3 aggravated assaults, 3 larcenies…

Boston, MA, September 28, 2026 — Preliminary crime statistics for a 24-hour period in the Boston area were published on Monday, September 28, 2026, by The Boston 24 and Public Journal. The data covers the timeframe from Sunday at 10 AM to Monday at 10 AM.
According to the report, authorities recorded no incidents of homicide or robbery during the specified period. The statistics detail a number of other reported offenses.
Among the preliminary figures released are:
- 3 aggravated assaults
- 3 larcenies from vehicles
- 11 other larcenies
- 1 auto theft
These statistics represent the initial findings for the 24-hour period. Further details regarding the specific locations or circumstances of these incidents were not provided in the summary.
The publication by The Boston 24 and Public Journal serves as an overview of reported criminal activity within the designated timeframe. The report’s release on Monday, September 28, 2026, marks the official documentation of these preliminary crime figures for the preceding day and night.
No additional information regarding the methodology for collecting these statistics or any trends beyond this specific 24-hour window was included in the provided summary. The figures are presented as preliminary, indicating they may be subject to revision as investigations continue or as more comprehensive data becomes available. The reported statistics offer a snapshot of law enforcement activity and reported incidents over the surveyed period in the Boston area. The information does not include details on arrests made or the status of any ongoing investigations associated with the reported incidents. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided. What happened next was not provided.
The preliminary report highlights specific categories of crime, noting the absence of violent offenses such as homicides and robberies. The recorded counts for aggravated assaults, larcenies from vehicles, other larcenies, and auto theft provide a quantitative view of lesser offenses that occurred. This reporting aims to inform the public about the immediate crime landscape within the specified 24-hour period. The source of the data is identified as The Boston 24 and Public Journal. The date of the report’s publication is Monday, September 28, 2026. The period covered is from Sunday, 10 AM to Monday, 10 AM. This marks the entirety of the preliminary crime statistics released for this particular timeframe.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.

