Mischief in Medicine Hat — Crime Map & Statistics

Overview

In Medicine Hat, 52 mischief incidents were reported between April 2 and June 1, 2026, representing 4.1% of the city's total crime during this period. This category ranks second among seven crime types tracked.

Data current through 2026-06-01. Source: official Medicine Hat police open-data portal.

At a glance

Mischief incidents

4.1%

Share of Medicine Hat incidents

2 of 7

Category rank

2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01

Data window

Mischief in Medicine Hat

This page covers reported mischief incidents in Medicine Hat, Alberta. During the period from April 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026, there were 52 reported incidents of mischief in the city.

Mischief accounted for 4.1% of all reported incidents in Medicine Hat during this period. This category includes a range of offences involving the destruction or damage of property, as well as other forms of vandalism.

How Mischief compares

In Medicine Hat, mischief is the second most common category of reported incidents, following 'Other' incidents, which had 1,131 reports. Compared to other categories, mischief is more frequent than assault (33 incidents), fraud (28 incidents), break and enter (25 incidents), and auto theft (1 incident). This ranking highlights the relative prevalence of mischief among the types of incidents reported in the city.

Key stats

52 reported mischief incidents
4.1% of all city incidents
Second most common incident type
More frequent than assault, fraud, and break and enter
Data covers April 2 to June 1, 2026

What these numbers mean

Mischief stands out as the second most reported incident type in Medicine Hat during this period, accounting for 4.1% of all incidents. While it trails far behind the 'Other' category, it is notably more common than assault, fraud, and break and enter. The data reflects a short window of just over two months, making it difficult to draw broader conclusions about trends. However, the relatively high count compared to other categories suggests that property-related incidents are a significant concern in the city.

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: 2026-04-02 to 2026-06-01.

Frequently asked questions about Mischief in Medicine Hat

How many mischief incidents were reported in Medicine Hat?

There were 52 reported mischief incidents in Medicine Hat from April 2 to June 1, 2026.

What percentage of all incidents in Medicine Hat are mischief?

Mischief accounted for 4.1% of all reported incidents in Medicine Hat during this period.

How does mischief compare to other incident types in Medicine Hat?

Mischief is the second most common incident type, with 52 reports, compared to 1,131 for 'Other' incidents and 33 for assault.

What time period does this data cover?

The data covers mischief incidents reported between April 2, 2026, and June 1, 2026.

Other crime categories in Medicine Hat

Sources

Data sourced from the Alberta open data portal.