Assault in Medicine Hat — Crime Map & Statistics

In 2026, Medicine Hat recorded 28 assault incidents, representing 2.8% of the city's total reported crimes (1,011). Assault ranked as the third most common crime category, behind 'Other' and 'Mischief'.

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

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Assault incidents
2.8%
Share of Medicine Hat incidents
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2026-04-11 to 2026-06-10
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Assault in Medicine Hat

This page covers reported assault incidents in Medicine Hat, Alberta. The data includes all assault-related incidents recorded between April 11, 2026, and June 10, 2026. During this period, there were 28 reported assaults.

Assaults accounted for 2.8% of all reported incidents in Medicine Hat during this timeframe. This category provides insight into the frequency and distribution of assaults within the city.

How Assault compares

In Medicine Hat, assault is the third most common category of reported incidents, following 'Other' (889 incidents) and 'Mischief' (47 incidents). It is more frequent than 'Break and enter' (24 incidents), 'Fraud' (21 incidents), and 'Auto theft' (1 incident). While assaults represent a smaller portion of overall incidents compared to other categories, they remain a notable concern within the city's crime data.

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What these numbers mean

Assaults in Medicine Hat account for a small but notable portion of the city's reported incidents, ranking third among seven categories. The 28 incidents over this two-month period highlight that while assaults are less frequent than categories like 'Other' or 'Mischief,' they remain a consistent part of the city's crime data. The absence of year-over-year data limits trend analysis, but the current figures provide a baseline for understanding assault frequency in the city.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Assault in Medicine Hat

How many assaults were reported in Medicine Hat?

There were 28 reported assaults in Medicine Hat between April 11, 2026, and June 10, 2026.

What percentage of incidents in Medicine Hat are assaults?

Assaults account for 2.8% of all reported incidents in Medicine Hat during the specified period.

How does assault compare to other incident types in Medicine Hat?

Assault is the third most common incident type, following 'Other' (889 incidents) and 'Mischief' (47 incidents).

Is there year-over-year data available for assaults in Medicine Hat?

No, year-over-year data is not available for assaults in Medicine Hat at this time.

Other crime categories in Medicine Hat

Sources

Data sourced from the Alberta open data portal.

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