In 2026, Edmonton recorded 4,144 theft incidents, making it the most frequent crime category. Theft accounted for 43.4% of the city's total 9,553 reported crimes, highlighting its prevalence.
Data current through . Source: official Edmonton police open-data portal.
This page covers reported theft incidents in Edmonton, Alberta. Theft is the most frequently reported crime category in the city, with 4,144 incidents recorded during the reporting period.
These incidents account for 43.4% of all reported crimes in Edmonton, highlighting the prevalence of theft in the city's overall crime landscape.
Theft significantly outpaces other crime categories in Edmonton. It ranks first among nine categories, with more than double the incidents of the next highest category, 'Other' (1,681 incidents). Fraud (866), mischief (777), assault (746), and auto theft (678) follow distantly behind. This disparity underscores theft's dominance in Edmonton's reported crime data.
Theft stands out as Edmonton's most reported crime, comprising nearly half of all incidents. The 4,144 count is notably higher than other categories, suggesting property crime is a significant concern. However, the data spans only two months (February 26 to April 27, 2026), making it difficult to assess broader trends. The lack of year-over-year comparison further limits trend analysis, but the sheer volume of theft incidents is striking.
There were 4,144 reported theft incidents in Edmonton during the reporting period from February 26 to April 27, 2026.
Theft accounts for 43.4% of all reported crimes in Edmonton, making it the most common category.
Theft is the most reported crime, with 4,144 incidents—more than double the next highest category, 'Other' (1,681 incidents).
The data spans from February 26 to April 27, 2026, a partial window that limits year-over-year comparisons.
Data sourced from the Government of Alberta's open data portal.