Lethbridge has an official crime map: the Lethbridge Police Service publishes up to 365 days of selected occurrences on an open data map, refreshed every 24 hours and shown at the nearest intersection. On the official statistics, the Lethbridge metro area’s Crime Severity Index was 107.7 in 2025, up 2% and the sixth-highest of Canada’s 41 metro areas, according to Statistics Canada.
Data: Statistics Canada, police-reported crime statistics for 2025 (released 22 July 2026), Crime Severity Index by census metropolitan area (Table 35-10-0026-01) and incidents by violation (Table 35-10-0177-01). Percentages, rankings and the population estimate are our own calculation. Crime mapping, online reporting and contact details checked on the Lethbridge Police Service website on 20 October 2026. Updated 20 October 2026.
Key facts
- The Lethbridge Police Service crime map shows up to 365 days of selected occurrence types, refreshed every 24 hours, with each point moved to the nearest intersection (Lethbridge Police Service, checked 20 October 2026).
- The Lethbridge CMA had a Crime Severity Index of 107.7 in 2025, up 2% from 105.7, while Alberta’s fell 7% (Statistics Canada, released 22 July 2026).
- Lethbridge’s crime rate was 8,335 incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 8% and about 49% above the national 5,585 (our calculation).
- Lethbridge’s break-in rate was 487 per 100,000 in 2025, about 86% above Canada’s 262 and 19% above Alberta’s 410 (our calculation from Statistics Canada data).
- Lethbridge’s car theft rate of 199 per 100,000 was about the national rate and 37% below Alberta’s 317 (our calculation).
Does Lethbridge have a crime map?
Yes, the Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) publishes an online crime map as part of its open data site, showing up to 365 days of selected occurrence types in the City of Lethbridge. The map opens from the police Crime Mapping page, which links to the “Lethbridge Police Service Open Data – Crime Mapping” site.
An occurrence is an incident reported to police, which can be criminal or non-criminal. The Lethbridge Police Service notes that “not all police activity is in response to crime”. The map is therefore a guide to the type of police activity near a street, not a crime rate.
The police list these rules for the map (checked 20 October 2026):
- Approximate locations. Each point is relocated to the nearest intersection to anonymize the incident, and no personal or identifying information is included.
- Reported dates. Dates and times reflect when an occurrence was reported, not when it happened.
- City only. Only occurrences inside Lethbridge, reported to LPS, with a known location appear; incidents on provincial roads outside LPS jurisdiction do not.
- Daily refresh. Data is refreshed every 24 hours and may change without notice.
- Use with care. LPS cautions against using the data to draw conclusions about the safety of a particular area, and any commercial use of the data is prohibited.
Because commercial use is prohibited, we link to the map rather than reproduce figures from it. The numbers in this guide come from Statistics Canada.
How do I use the Lethbridge crime map?
- Open the map from the LPS Crime Mapping page and allow it to load the open data site.
- Choose one occurrence type, such as break and enter or theft from vehicle, instead of viewing everything at once.
- Zoom to the intersection nearest the address you care about; remember each point is approximate.
- Use the full 365 days where possible, because a single month can be misleading in a city of about 142,000 people.
- Compare with the city-wide picture below and with the Lethbridge crime rate guide, which covers the official numbers in more depth.
Occurrences cluster where people gather: the downtown core, shopping areas and main roads. A dot does not make a street unsafe, and a quiet area on the map is not a guarantee. Our guide on how to check crime in your neighbourhood explains the limits of police maps.
What is the crime rate in Lethbridge?
The Lethbridge census metropolitan area (CMA) recorded 11,796 Criminal Code incidents in 2025, a crime rate of 8,335 per 100,000 people, up 8% from 2024, according to Statistics Canada. The crime rate is the number of police-reported Criminal Code incidents, excluding traffic offences, per 100,000 residents. The Lethbridge CMA has about 142,000 residents (our estimate from Statistics Canada counts and rates).
| Measure (2025) | Lethbridge CMA | Alberta | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crime Severity Index | 107.7 | 90.6 | 75.0 |
| CSI change 2024–25 | +2% | −7% | −5% |
| Crime rate per 100,000 | 8,335 | 7,390 | 5,585 |
| Crime rate change 2024–25 | +8% | −1% | −2% |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01 and The Daily, 22 July 2026.
Lethbridge’s severity index was about 44% above the national index and 19% above Alberta’s, and its crime rate about 13% above Alberta’s (our calculation). The Crime Severity Index (CSI) is a Statistics Canada measure that weights each offence by its seriousness, with Canada in 2006 set at 100; our Crime Severity Index explainer covers the method.
Which crimes are most common in Lethbridge?
Break-ins stand out in Lethbridge: the Lethbridge CMA recorded 689 break-and-enter incidents in 2025, a rate of 487 per 100,000, about 1.9 times the national rate, according to Statistics Canada (ratio is our calculation). Violent crime made up about 25% of incidents, close to the national share of 26%.
| Offence (Lethbridge CMA) | Incidents 2025 | Rate per 100,000 (2025) | Alberta rate per 100,000 (2025) | Canada rate per 100,000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Criminal Code (excl. traffic) | 11,796 | 8,335 | 7,390 | 5,585 |
| Violent crime | 2,984 | 2,108 | — | 1,443 |
| Break and enter | 689 | 487 | 410 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 281 | 199 | 317 | 201 |
| Drug violations | 616 | 435 | — | 144 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0177-01. Rates per 100,000 people. — = not in our data set.
- Break-ins are high. Lethbridge’s rate of 487 per 100,000 was about 19% above Alberta’s 410. On the map, select break and enter to see where it clusters, and see break-ins in Canada for prevention tips.
- Car theft is average. At 199 per 100,000, Lethbridge was about 1% below Canada and 37% below Alberta (our calculation). See car theft in Canada.
- Drug violations are about three times the national rate (435 against 144), but these counts depend heavily on police enforcement and are a weak guide to personal risk.
How does Lethbridge compare with other Alberta cities?
Lethbridge had the second-highest Crime Severity Index of Alberta’s four metro areas in 2025, at 107.7, behind Red Deer (114.4) and ahead of Edmonton (95.6) and Calgary (61.7), according to Statistics Canada. Its index was about 75% higher than Calgary’s (our calculation).
| Alberta metro area (CMA) | CSI 2025 | Crime rate per 100,000 (2025) | Police map guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer | 114.4 | 10,592 | Red Deer crime map |
| Lethbridge | 107.7 | 8,335 | this page |
| Edmonton | 95.6 | 7,463 | Edmonton crime map |
| Calgary | 61.7 | 5,038 | Calgary crime map |
Source: Statistics Canada (2025).
For the provincial picture see most dangerous cities in Alberta and safest places to live in Alberta. Lethbridge ranked sixth for severity and seventh for crime rate among Canada’s 41 metro areas (our calculation); the full table is in crime rate in Canada by city.
Is crime in Lethbridge going down?
Crime severity in Lethbridge rose 2% in 2025 to 107.7, but it was about 24% below the 2019 peak of 142.5, according to Statistics Canada (our calculation). Most of the fall came in 2024, when the index dropped from 129.7 to 105.7.
| Year | Lethbridge CSI | Canada CSI |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 103.4 | 72.0 |
| 2019 (peak) | 142.5 | 79.7 |
| 2021 | 130.0 | 74.9 |
| 2023 | 129.7 | 81.3 |
| 2024 | 105.7 | 78.8 |
| 2025 | 107.7 | 75.0 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 35-10-0026-01. The comparable Lethbridge CMA series starts in 2016.
Statistics Canada cautions that smaller metro areas can swing more from year to year and that the CSI is not a universal indicator of safety.
How do I report a crime in Lethbridge?
The Lethbridge Police Service accepts online reports for some property incidents under $10,000 inside the City of Lethbridge, and asks people to call its non-emergency line, 403-328-4444, when a crime is not in progress and no one is hurt (Lethbridge Police Service, checked 20 October 2026).
- Online: lost property; theft, mischief or damage to property under $10,000; theft from a vehicle or damage to a vehicle under $10,000; non-emergency traffic complaints; information-only reports. The online system is not monitored 24/7.
- By phone: a known suspect or suspect vehicle plate, items left at the scene, video evidence, a break-in to a home, shed, garage, business, RV or storage unit, losses over $10,000, a lost or stolen firearm, personal violence or hate-motivated vandalism.
- In person: LPS headquarters at 135 1 Avenue South is open to the public Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Lethbridge crime map FAQ
Where can I find the Lethbridge crime map?
The Lethbridge crime map is on the Lethbridge Police Service website under Community Safety, then Crime Mapping. It links to the LPS open data site with up to 365 days of selected occurrences.
How often is the Lethbridge crime map updated?
The Lethbridge Police Service refreshes its crime map data every 24 hours, and dates on the map show when an occurrence was reported, not when it happened.
What is the crime rate in Lethbridge?
The Lethbridge CMA’s crime rate was 8,335 police-reported incidents per 100,000 people in 2025, up 8% from 2024 and about 49% above the national rate, according to Statistics Canada.
Is Lethbridge safer than Red Deer?
Yes, slightly, on the official measures. Lethbridge’s 2025 Crime Severity Index was 107.7 against 114.4 for Red Deer, and its crime rate was 8,335 per 100,000 against 10,592.
Can I report a crime online in Lethbridge?
Yes, for some property incidents under $10,000 in the City of Lethbridge with no known suspect, such as theft from a vehicle. Break-ins and any violence must be reported by phone.
Related: is Lethbridge safe? · Red Deer crime map · Calgary crime map · most dangerous cities in Alberta · Alberta vs BC crime · Canada Crime Map. In an emergency call 911.