Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Burnaby, British Columbia, call the Burnaby RCMP (GRC) non-emergency line at 604-646-9999 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Burnaby
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Burnaby RCMP (GRC)) | 604-646-9999 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the Burnaby RCMP (GRC) say?
"Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-Emergency: 604-646-9999 Report a Crime Online" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "Reporting a crime with no suspect (i.e. theft of license plate)."
- "Reporting a crime with suspect, but the suspect is not on the scene (i.e. fraud)."
- "Reporting a serious crime with a suspect, but with a lengthy delay (i.e. assault that occurred last night)."
Who answers the call?
In Burnaby, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Burnaby RCMP (GRC) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in British Columbia: Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Victoria. All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in Canada.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for police in Burnaby?
604-646-9999, the Burnaby RCMP (GRC) non-emergency line 1.
Is 604-646-9999 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 604-646-9999 is the Burnaby RCMP (GRC) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Burnaby?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Burnaby RCMP (GRC) has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 3
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Contact Burnaby RCMP | Royal Canadian Mounted Police checked 2026-11-05
- Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) · 9-1-1 Services for Traditional Wireline, VoIP and Wireless Phone Services checked 2026-10-28
- 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline · Get Help, 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline checked 2026-11-05