Boston Police Department Releases 2026 vs. 2025 Crime Statistics Comparison
Boston Police Department released crime statistics comparing January 1, 2026 – August 23, 2026, against the same period in 2025. The data includes "Part 1 Crime" and "Shootings" for the specified dates.
Boston, MA, August 24, 2026 —
The Boston Police Department has released a comparative analysis of crime statistics, detailing trends from January 1, 2026, through August 23, 2026, juxtaposed with the identical period in 2025.
The released data encompasses figures for what the department categorizes as “Part 1 Crime” and “Shootings.” Part 1 Crimes are typically serious offenses such as homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. Specific details regarding the trends in these categories, including any percentage changes or absolute numbers, were not immediately available in the summary provided.
Similarly, the statistics related to “Shootings” were also part of the released data. This category often includes incidents where a firearm is discharged. The comparison aims to provide insight into changes in these key crime indicators over the specified periods in both years.
The Boston Police Department’s release of this comparative data is intended to offer transparency and inform the public about the city’s public safety landscape. Further details on the specific findings within the Part 1 Crime and Shootings data are expected to be elaborated upon by the department.
The timeframe covered by the statistics is significant, spanning over eight months of each year. The comparison allows for an examination of potential shifts in crime patterns as the year progresses.
No specific causes for any observed trends, nor any subsequent actions or analyses by the department following the release of these figures, were detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
