In 2026, Medicine Hat recorded 1,271 reported incidents. The 'Other' category dominated, accounting for 1,131 cases, while mischief and assault followed with 52 and 33 incidents respectively. No year-over-year comparison is available as this is the only year of data provided.
In 2026, Medicine Hat recorded 1,271 reported incidents across all crime categories. This marks the first year of available data for the city, with no prior-year figures for comparison.
This page details the distribution of incidents by category, highlighting the most frequently reported types of crime in Medicine Hat during 2026. The data reflects reported incidents, not per-capita rates, and covers the full calendar year.
The 2026 data for Medicine Hat shows a total of 1,271 reported incidents, with the 'Other' category accounting for the vast majority at 1,131 incidents. This category includes a wide range of offences not classified under the other listed categories. Mischief, assault, fraud, and break-and-enter incidents were also reported, though at significantly lower volumes. Auto theft was the least frequently reported category, with only one incident recorded.
The 2026 data for Medicine Hat is notable for the overwhelming dominance of the 'Other' category, which accounts for nearly 90% of all reported incidents. This suggests a high volume of offences that do not fall into the more commonly tracked categories like assault or theft. The relatively low counts for categories such as mischief, assault, and break-and-enter indicate that these types of crimes, while present, are less frequent. The single auto theft incident stands out as particularly low, contrasting with trends in larger urban centres.
In 2026, Medicine Hat recorded a total of 1,271 reported incidents across all crime categories. This is the first year of available data for the city.
No trend data is available as 2026 is the only year of data currently recorded for Medicine Hat. Future years will provide a basis for identifying trends.
The 'Other' category had the highest number of incidents in 2026, with 1,131 reported cases. This category includes a variety of offences not covered by the other listed categories.
This data is sourced from the open-data portal provided by the Government of Alberta, which compiles reported incidents from local law enforcement agencies.
Data sourced from the Alberta Government's open-data portal.