Boston Releases Preliminary Daily Crime Report for October 1, 2026
Boston released its preliminary daily crime report for the 24-hour period ending Thursday, October 1, 2026. The report tallied 1 homicide, 1 robbery, 4 aggravated assaults, 1 residential burglary, 4 larcenies from vehicles, 17 other larcenies, and 4 auto thefts.
Boston, MA, October 1, 2026 —
Boston authorities released the city’s preliminary daily crime report for the 24-hour period concluding on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The report details a series of incidents recorded across the city during that timeframe.
According to the preliminary figures, the city recorded one homicide. In addition to this, there was one reported robbery. The report also indicates that four incidents of aggravated assault occurred within the specified 24-hour period.
Property crimes accounted for a significant portion of the reported incidents. The data shows one residential burglary. Larcenies were also prevalent, with four instances of larceny from vehicles and seventeen other larceny incidents. Furthermore, the report logged four auto thefts.
This preliminary report provides an overview of criminal activity recorded on a single day. The final crime statistics for October 2026 will be compiled and released by relevant law enforcement agencies following further review and verification. The specifics regarding the nature and circumstances of each incident, as well as any subsequent investigations or arrests, were not detailed in this preliminary summary. The contractor’s name, if applicable to any aspect of crime reporting or data management, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
