Boston Police Department Releases Mid-Year Crime Statistics Update
Boston Police Department is releasing crime statistics, comparing data from January 1, 2026, to October 11, 2026, against the full year 2025. The update includes specific data points for Part 1 crimes and shootings.
Boston, MA, October 13, 2026 — The Boston Police Department has initiated a statistical review, releasing crime data that compares a segment of the current year against the entirety of the previous year. The period under examination for 2026 runs from January 1, 2026, through October 11, 2026. This data is being contrasted with the complete crime statistics recorded for the full calendar year of 2025.
The department’s update specifically addresses key crime categories. Among the data points being provided are statistics for Part 1 crimes, a classification typically encompassing the most serious offenses. Additionally, the report includes specific figures related to shootings.
The provided summary indicates that the comparison is between a defined period within 2026 and the entirety of 2025. However, specific numerical data, such as the counts or percentages of Part 1 crimes or shootings, for either time frame were not detailed in the summary. Furthermore, the summary does not include any analysis or trends derived from this comparison, nor does it offer commentary from the Boston Police Department regarding the implications of these figures. The specific outcomes or observations from comparing the 2026 partial data against the 2025 full-year data are not yet available through this summary.
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