In 2026, Edmonton recorded 131 robbery incidents, representing 1.4% of the city's total crime count of 9,553. Robbery ranked 8th among 9 crime categories, with theft being the most frequent at 4,144 incidents.
Data current through . Source: official Edmonton police open-data portal.
This page covers reported robbery incidents in Edmonton, Alberta. Robbery involves the use of force or threat to steal property directly from a person. In the period from February 26, 2026, to April 27, 2026, there were 131 reported robbery incidents in the city.
These incidents account for 1.4% of Edmonton's total reported crime during this period, which saw 9,553 incidents across all categories.
Robbery ranks as the 8th most frequent crime category in Edmonton out of 9 tracked categories. It is significantly less common than theft, which leads with 4,144 incidents, and other categories such as fraud (866), mischief (777), and assault (746). The relatively low count of robbery incidents highlights its less frequent occurrence compared to property-related crimes like theft and mischief.
Robbery in Edmonton is a relatively infrequent crime, accounting for only 1.4% of all reported incidents in early 2026. With 131 incidents over a two-month period, it ranks 8th among the city's crime categories, far behind theft and other property crimes. The data does not show a year-over-year trend, as only 2026 figures are available. This low frequency suggests that while robbery is a serious offence, it is not a dominant concern in Edmonton's overall crime landscape.
There were 131 reported robbery incidents in Edmonton between February 26 and April 27, 2026.
Robbery accounts for 1.4% of the 9,553 total reported crime incidents in Edmonton during this period.
Robbery ranks 8th out of 9 crime categories in Edmonton, with theft being the most frequent at 4,144 incidents.
No, the current dataset only includes robbery incidents from 2026, so year-over-year comparisons are not available.
Data sourced from the Government of Alberta's open data portal.