Downtown Lethbridge reported 932 incidents in 2026 YTD through July, representing 17.1 % of the city’s total 5,457 incidents. The most frequent category was "Other," accounting for 665 incidents, followed by theft (140) and mischief (49). Violent offences were comparatively low at 51 incidents. Nearby neighbourhoods recorded higher totals, with Senator Buchanan at 744, Westminster at 487, and Victoria Park at 295 incidents.
Data current through . Source: official police open-data portal covering Lethbridge.
Downtown’s incident total is notably higher than its immediate neighbours—Senator Buchanan (744), Westminster (487), and Victoria Park (295)—despite covering a similar time span. The dominance of the “Other” category, with 665 reports, suggests a breadth of less‑specific offences that outweigh property‑theft concerns. With only 51 violent incidents, the neighbourhood’s violent crime share appears modest relative to its overall count, highlighting a crime mix that leans toward miscellaneous and theft offences.
Downtown logged a total of 932 incidents between 17 April 2025 and 12 July 2026. This figure reflects all reported crimes across the neighbourhood during the year‑to‑date window.
The “Other” category is the most common, with 665 incidents. Theft follows with 140 reports, and Mischief accounts for 49 incidents. These three categories together comprise the bulk of reported activity in the neighbourhood.
Downtown’s 932 incidents exceed those of Senator Buchanan (744), Westminster (487), and Victoria Park (295). Although all three neighbouring areas share the same reporting window, Downtown reports a higher overall count, driven largely by the large “Other” category.
The dataset spans from 17 April 2025 through 12 July 2026, representing the latest complete months of the 2025‑2026 reporting cycle for Lethbridge.
Data sourced from Alberta’s open‑data portal (AB).