Theft in Lethbridge — Crime Map & Statistics

In Lethbridge, theft accounted for 488 of the city's 1,721 reported incidents in 2026, representing 28.4% of all crime. It was the second most common category, behind 'Other' but ahead of assault.

Data current through . Source: official Lethbridge police open-data portal.

488
Theft incidents
28.4%
Share of Lethbridge incidents
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Category rank
2026-04-16 to 2026-06-15
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Theft in Lethbridge

This page covers reported theft incidents in Lethbridge, Alberta. Theft includes offences such as shoplifting, theft of personal property, and theft from vehicles. In the selected window, there were 488 reported theft incidents.

Theft accounts for 28.4% of all reported incidents in Lethbridge during this period, making it the second most common category of crime in the city.

How Theft compares

In Lethbridge, theft is the second most frequent category of reported incidents, trailing only the 'Other' category, which includes 539 incidents. It surpasses assault (363 incidents), mischief (156 incidents), break and enter (79 incidents), and fraud (74 incidents). This ranking highlights theft as a significant portion of the city's reported crime, though it remains less common than the broad 'Other' category.

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What these numbers mean

Theft stands out as the second most reported crime in Lethbridge, comprising over a quarter of all incidents in the city. While it trails the 'Other' category, it significantly exceeds counts for assault, mischief, and property crimes like break-and-enter. The data reflects a two-month window in 2026, so seasonal patterns may influence the numbers. Compared to other categories, theft's prevalence underscores its role in the city's crime profile, though year-over-year trends cannot be assessed with the current dataset.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Theft in Lethbridge

How many theft incidents were reported in Lethbridge?

There were 488 reported theft incidents in Lethbridge during the selected period from April 16 to June 15, 2026.

What percentage of Lethbridge's crime is theft?

Theft accounts for 28.4% of all reported incidents in Lethbridge during this period, making it the second most common category.

How does theft compare to other crimes in Lethbridge?

Theft is more frequently reported than assault (363 incidents), mischief (156 incidents), and break and enter (79 incidents), but less common than the 'Other' category (539 incidents).

Is this data for a full year?

No, the data covers a partial window from April 16 to June 15, 2026, spanning approximately two months.

Other crime categories in Lethbridge

Sources

Data sourced from the Alberta open data portal, via Lethbridge Police Service records.

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