Homicide in Edmonton — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In 2026, Edmonton recorded 3 homicide incidents, accounting for less than 1% of the city's total 9,553 reported crimes. Homicide ranked 9th among 9 crime categories, with theft being the most frequent at 4,144 incidents.

Data current through 2026-04-27. Source: official Edmonton police open-data portal.

At a glance

Homicide incidents

Share of Edmonton incidents

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Category rank

2026-02-26 to 2026-04-27

Data window

Homicide in Edmonton

This page covers reported homicide incidents in Edmonton, Alberta. Homicide is one of nine crime categories tracked in the city, with a total of 3 incidents recorded during the reporting period.

These 3 homicide incidents represent less than 1% of Edmonton's total reported crimes, which amounted to 9,553 incidents across all categories.

How Homicide compares

Homicide ranks 9th among Edmonton's crime categories, making it the least frequent type of reported crime in the city. Theft is the most common, with 4,144 incidents, followed by Other (1,681), Fraud (866), Mischief (777), and Assault (746). Homicide incidents are significantly less frequent compared to these categories.

Key stats

3 homicide incidents reported
Less than 1% of Edmonton's total crimes
Ranked 9th among 9 crime categories
Theft is the most common crime with 4,144 incidents
Data covers February 26, 2026, to April 27, 2026

What these numbers mean

Homicide incidents in Edmonton are rare, accounting for a negligible portion of the city's overall crime. With only 3 incidents reported over a two-month period, homicide is the least frequent crime category in the city. This low count aligns with the volatile nature of homicide data, which can fluctuate significantly from year to year. The numbers reflect reported incidents only and do not capture the full scope of criminal activity.

About this dataset

Reporting basis: Counts reflect incidents reported to police only. Under-reporting — especially for sexual assault, fraud, and minor theft — means actual incidence is higher than these figures show.
Not a per-capita rate: These are absolute incident counts. Comparing one place’s counts to another without normalising for population can mislead — see crime rates per 100,000 for population-adjusted figures.
Category includes a range: A single category groups incidents of varying severity (e.g. "assault" spans minor altercations through serious assault). The count alone does not indicate severity.
Data window: 2026-02-26 to 2026-04-27.

Frequently asked questions about Homicide in Edmonton

How many homicide incidents were reported in Edmonton?

There were 3 homicide incidents reported in Edmonton during the reporting period from February 26, 2026, to April 27, 2026.

What percentage of Edmonton's total crimes are homicides?

Homicide incidents represent less than 1% of Edmonton's total reported crimes, which amounted to 9,553 incidents across all categories.

How does homicide compare to other crime categories in Edmonton?

Homicide ranks 9th among Edmonton's crime categories, making it the least frequent. Theft is the most common, with 4,144 incidents, followed by Other (1,681), Fraud (866), Mischief (777), and Assault (746).

What time period does this homicide data cover?

The data covers a two-month period from February 26, 2026, to April 27, 2026. This is a partial window and not a full-year snapshot.

Other crime categories in Edmonton

Sources

Data sourced from the Government of Alberta's open data portal.