Lethbridge, Alberta, has ranked sixth highest in Canada for crime severity according to Statistics Canada's 2025 data, despite a 13% overall crime rate decrease.The city's Crime Severity Index (CSI) score of 107.

7 reflects a 2% increase from 2024, with police attributing the rise to specific incidents like a hit-and-run case involving five attempted murder charges.

While residents like Brett Weaselhead and Andrew Fleming express concerns about safety, Lethbridge police chief Shahn Mehdizadeh emphasizes that crime is down and the CSI metric is influenced by factors such as increased police presence and human trafficking charges.

The Downtown BRZ executive director, Sarah Amies, notes that downtown safety has improved over years, though the city's reputation for crime persists.

The article highlights the complex interplay between statistical metrics, community perceptions, and police efforts to address safety concerns in Lethbridge.