Medicine Hat Crime in 2026 — Statistics & Map

In 2026, Medicine Hat recorded 1,011 reported incidents, with 'Other' offences accounting for 889 cases, or 88% of the total. This is the only year of data available, so year-over-year trends cannot be assessed. The dataset includes 47 cases of mischief and 28 assaults.

1,011
Incidents in 2026
100%
Share of selected city data
1 of 1
Rank among years
Other
Top category
889 incidents

Category mix in 2026

Other 889
87.9% of 2026 incidents
4.6% of 2026 incidents
Assault 28
2.8% of 2026 incidents
2.4% of 2026 incidents
Fraud 21
2.1% of 2026 incidents
0.1% of 2026 incidents

Medicine Hat crime 2026

In 2026, Medicine Hat recorded 1,011 reported incidents, marking the first year of available data for the city. This page provides a detailed breakdown of crime categories and their distribution across the city.

The data covers all reported incidents for 2026, offering a snapshot of crime patterns in Medicine Hat. With no prior year data available, trends cannot be assessed, but the current figures provide a baseline for future comparisons.

Year-over-year

The 2026 data for Medicine Hat shows a total of 1,011 reported incidents. The majority of these incidents fall under the 'Other' category, which includes a variety of offences not classified under the top categories. Mischief, assault, break and enter, and fraud are the next most common categories, with auto theft being the least frequent. This distribution highlights the diversity of reported incidents in the city.

Key stats

What these numbers mean

The 2026 data for Medicine Hat reveals a significant concentration of incidents in the 'Other' category, which accounts for 88% of all reported incidents. This high proportion suggests a diverse range of offences not captured by the top categories. The relatively low numbers in categories like mischief, assault, and break and enter indicate that these types of crimes are less frequent in comparison. The presence of only one auto theft incident is notably low, which may reflect specific local conditions or reporting practices.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Medicine Hat crime in 2026

What is the total number of reported incidents in Medicine Hat for 2026?

In 2026, Medicine Hat recorded a total of 1,011 reported incidents. This figure represents the first year of available data for the city.

Is there a trend in the crime data for Medicine Hat?

No trend data is available as 2026 is the first year of reported incidents for Medicine Hat. Future years will provide a basis for trend analysis.

Which category has the highest number of incidents in 2026?

The 'Other' category has the highest number of incidents in 2026, with 889 reported cases. This category includes a variety of offences not classified under the top categories.

Where does this data come from?

This data is sourced from the open data portal provided by the province of Alberta, which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.

Sources

This data is sourced from the Alberta open data portal, which provides reported incident data from local law enforcement agencies.

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