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Crime in Lethbridge 2025 statistics
Lethbridge had 8,335 police-reported Criminal Code incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, 49% above the national rate. The crime rate rose 8.4% from the year before.
Crime rate over time
All Criminal Code incidents excluding traffic, per 100,000 people.
Every type of crime in Lethbridge, 2025
| Crime | Incidents | Rate per 100,000 | vs Canada | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code crime (excl. traffic) | 11,796 | 8,334.9 | +49% | +8.4% |
| Violent crime | 2,984 | 2,108.5 | +46% | +7.5% |
| Property crime | 6,195 | 4,377.3 | +39% | +1.2% |
| Homicide | 2 | 1.41 | -12% | — |
| Assault (level 1) | 1,143 | 807.6 | +53% | +2.7% |
| Assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm | 479 | 338.5 | +58% | +1.6% |
| Sexual assault (level 1) | 202 | 142.7 | +64% | +41.9% |
| Robbery | 75 | 53.0 | -4% | +11.8% |
| Uttering threats | 517 | 365.3 | +56% | +18.0% |
| Criminal harassment | 128 | 90.4 | +6% | +17.7% |
| Extortion | 69 | 48.8 | +67% | +9.5% |
| Use, discharge or pointing of firearms | 15 | 10.6 | -8% | +47.5% |
| Break and enter | 693 | 489.7 | +86% | -11.1% |
| Motor vehicle theft | 281 | 198.6 | -1% | -25.1% |
| Theft from a vehicle ($5,000 or under) | 918 | 648.6 | +140% | +3.7% |
| Shoplifting ($5,000 or under) | 1,174 | 829.5 | +65% | +39.0% |
| Theft $5,000 or under | 2,972 | 2,100.0 | +61% | +16.7% |
| Fraud | 807 | 570.2 | +34% | -1.4% |
| Identity fraud | 60 | 42.4 | -21% | -31.4% |
| Mischief (vandalism) | 1,097 | 775.1 | +5% | -9.6% |
| Arson | 18 | 12.7 | -51% | -11.5% |
| Weapons violations | 133 | 94.0 | +69% | -6.5% |
| Impaired driving | 331 | 233.9 | +45% | -16.5% |
| Drug violations | 616 | 435.3 | +203% | -13.9% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. Police-reported incidents; rates per 100,000 population. Crimes that are not reported to police are not counted.
How Lethbridge ranks
FAQ
Lethbridge crime questions
What is the crime rate in Lethbridge?
In 2025, Lethbridge had 8,335 police-reported Criminal Code incidents (excluding traffic) per 100,000 people, compared with 5,585 for Canada (Statistics Canada).
Is Lethbridge safe?
Lethbridge's crime rate is 49% higher than the Canadian average. Its Crime Severity Index, which weighs crimes by seriousness, was 107.7 versus 75.0 nationally. Crime is usually concentrated in specific areas, so check local police data for neighbourhoods.
How many homicides were there in Lethbridge in 2025?
Police reported 2 homicides in Lethbridge in 2025, a rate of 1.41 per 100,000 people (Canada: 1.61).
How common is car theft in Lethbridge?
There were 281 motor vehicle thefts reported in Lethbridge in 2025, or 198.6 per 100,000 people (Canada: 200.8).