Mischief in Medicine Hat — Crime Map & Statistics

In Medicine Hat, 47 mischief incidents were reported between April 11 and June 10, 2026, representing 4.6% of the city's total crime during this period. This category ranks second among seven crime types tracked.

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

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Mischief incidents
4.6%
Share of Medicine Hat incidents
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Category rank
2026-04-11 to 2026-06-10
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Mischief in Medicine Hat

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Medicine Hat, Alberta. During the period from April 11, 2026, to June 10, 2026, there were 47 reported incidents of mischief in the city. These incidents account for 4.6% of all reported crime in Medicine Hat during this timeframe.

Mischief includes a range of offences such as vandalism, property damage, and other forms of willful destruction or interference with property. The data presented here reflects only those incidents reported to and recorded by local law enforcement agencies.

How Mischief compares

In Medicine Hat, mischief is the second most common category of reported crime, following 'Other' incidents, which totalled 889. Compared to other categories, mischief is more frequent than assault (28 incidents), break and enter (24 incidents), fraud (21 incidents), and auto theft (1 incident). This ranking highlights that while mischief is a notable category, it is significantly less common than the broad 'Other' category, which dominates the city's reported crime statistics.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

Mischief stands out as the second most reported crime category in Medicine Hat, accounting for 4.6% of all incidents during the two-month window. While it trails far behind the 'Other' category, it is more common than assault, break and enter, fraud, and auto theft. The 47 incidents reported in this short period suggest a noticeable presence, though the limited timeframe prevents any trend analysis. Compared to other categories, mischief's frequency is moderate but still significant within the city's crime profile.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Medicine Hat

What is the total number of mischief incidents reported in Medicine Hat?

There were 47 reported mischief incidents in Medicine Hat from April 11, 2026, to June 10, 2026. This accounts for 4.6% of all reported crime in the city during this period.

How does mischief compare to other crime categories in Medicine Hat?

Mischief is the second most common category, with 47 incidents. It is less frequent than 'Other' (889 incidents) but more common than assault (28), break and enter (24), fraud (21), and auto theft (1).

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers a two-month period from April 11, 2026, to June 10, 2026. This is a partial window and does not represent a full year of data.

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

No, year-over-year data is not available for mischief in this dataset. The information provided is limited to the period from April 11, 2026, to June 10, 2026.

Other crime categories in Medicine Hat

Sources

Data sourced from the Alberta open data portal.

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