Boston Police Report Weekend Crime Statistics; No Homicides Recorded
Boston Police Department's 24-hour crime journal for Saturday, August 15th to Sunday, August 16th, 2026, reported no homicides, 3 robberies, 8 aggravated assaults, 3 burglaries (2 commercial, 1 residential), 6 auto thefts, and 16 other larcenies.
Boston, MA, August 16, 2026 —
Boston, MA – The Boston Police Department’s crime journal for the 24-hour period spanning Saturday, August 15th, to Sunday, August 16th, 2026, indicates a weekend with no reported homicides. The data, released by the department, outlines various criminal incidents across the city.
During this period, law enforcement officials recorded 3 incidents of robbery. Additionally, there were 8 reported cases of aggravated assault. The journal also detailed 3 burglaries, with 2 of these occurring in commercial establishments and 1 in a residential location.
Vehicle-related crimes saw 6 instances of auto theft. The report further listed 16 other occurrences categorized as larceny, encompassing theft of property not involving force or breaking and entering.
The statistics reflect the daily crime occurrences logged by the Boston Police Department. No further details regarding the specific circumstances, locations, or outcomes of these incidents were provided in the journal summary.
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