Boston, MA, August 17, 2026 —

Boston police have released preliminary crime statistics for the 24-hour period concluding on Monday, August 17, 2026. The data provides a snapshot of reported incidents within the city during that specific timeframe.

According to the report, there were no homicides recorded during the 24-hour period. The statistics did indicate instances of violent crime, with three robberies and three aggravated assaults being reported.

Property and theft-related crimes also featured in the preliminary data. The Boston Police Department noted one commercial burglary. Larceny incidents were more frequent, with five cases of larceny from vehicles and twelve instances of other types of larceny being reported. Additionally, the data showed three auto thefts during the period.

These preliminary statistics offer a brief overview of the reported criminal activity in Boston for the specified day. Further details or comprehensive crime reports may be released by the Boston Police Department at a later time.



Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.

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