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Sexual assault in Lethbridge — Crime Map & Statistics

Lethbridge recorded 20 sexual assault incidents between May and July 2026. These reports represent 1.1 per cent of the city’s 1,763 total crime records for the period. The category ranks seventh among the seven tracked offence types, sitting below theft, other offences, assault, mischief, and break and enter. The data reflects reported incidents only and acknowledges significant under-reporting across similar offences.

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

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Sexual assault incidents
1.1%
Share of Lethbridge incidents
7 of 7
Category rank
Varsity Village
Top neighbourhood
4 incidents
2026-05-13 to 2026-07-12
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Where Sexual assault concentrates

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Sexual assault in Lethbridge

This page reports the number of sexual assault incidents recorded in Lethbridge, Alberta, during the reporting window from May 13 to July 12, 2026. The dataset captures 20 reported incidents for this category, representing 1.1 per cent of the city’s total 1,763 recorded incidents across all seven offence types. These figures reflect police-reported data and do not account for unreported cases.

The counts are drawn directly from the selected time frame and include all records with a usable occurrence year. Because sexual assault reporting is known to be significantly affected by under-reporting, these figures should be understood as a baseline of documented incidents rather than a complete measure of prevalence. The data provides a clear snapshot of how this specific offence type aligns with broader crime patterns in the city.

How Sexual assault compares

Sexual assault ranks seventh among Lethbridge’s seven tracked offence categories, placing it at the lower end of the frequency spectrum for the city. With 20 recorded incidents, it trails significantly behind the most common categories: theft (564 incidents), other offences (538), and assault (332). Mischief (164) and break and enter (85) also recorded higher totals during the same period. The relatively low count reflects both the nature of the offence and the broader distribution of reported incidents across Lethbridge’s crime categories.

Key stats

Top neighbourhoods for Sexual assault in Lethbridge

  1. Varsity Village — 4 incidents
  2. Downtown — 3 incidents
  3. Winston Churchill — 2 incidents
  4. Upper Eastside — 2 incidents
  5. Lakeview — 2 incidents

What these numbers mean

Sexual assault represents a small fraction of Lethbridge’s overall incident profile, accounting for just 1.1 per cent of the city’s 1,763 recorded offences. Ranking seventh among seven categories, it sits well below property-focused offences like theft and break and enter, as well as general assault. The 2026 series shows a single-year total of 20 incidents, with no year-over-year comparison available. Given that sexual assault counts typically reflect reported incidents only and face significant under-reporting, these figures serve as a documented baseline rather than a comprehensive measure of community safety.

About this dataset

Frequently asked questions about Sexual assault in Lethbridge

How many sexual assault incidents were recorded in Lethbridge during this period?

The dataset records 20 sexual assault incidents in Lethbridge between May 13 and July 12, 2026. These figures represent police-reported cases within the selected window and do not include unreported incidents. The total reflects all records with a usable occurrence year for the category.

How does sexual assault compare to other crime categories in the city?

Sexual assault ranks seventh out of seven tracked categories, with 20 incidents compared to theft’s 564 and assault’s 332. It accounts for 1.1 per cent of the city’s 1,763 total recorded incidents, placing it among the less frequent offence types in Lethbridge’s reported crime profile.

Why are there no year-over-year trend figures for this category?

The dataset only contains occurrence data for 2026, so a year-over-year comparison is not available. Without a prior year’s baseline, trend analysis or percentage changes cannot be calculated for sexual assault in Lethbridge.

Do these numbers represent the total number of sexual assaults in the city?

No. The 20 recorded incidents reflect only cases reported to police during the reporting window. Sexual assault is widely recognized as significantly under-reported, meaning the actual number of incidents likely exceeds the documented count. These figures should be treated as a minimum baseline.

Other crime categories in Lethbridge

Sources

Data sourced from the City of Lethbridge open-data portal for Alberta (AB).

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