Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Nanaimo, British Columbia, call the RCMP Nanaimo Detachment non-emergency line at 250-754-2345 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Nanaimo
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (RCMP Nanaimo Detachment) | 250-754-2345 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the RCMP Nanaimo Detachment say?
"If your incident does not fall within the reportable incident types, call or visit the detachment at: Nanaimo RCMP 303 Prideaux St Nanaimo, BC V9R 2N3 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/nanaimo 250-754-2345" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 4:
- "When a crime has already been committed and no suspects are present (e.g., theft from vehicle or home, vandalism, fraud)"
- "Suspicious activity or circumstance or less serious nuisance behavior"
- "When you want follow-up information on a report you have previously made (Have your police file number available)."
Who answers the call?
In Nanaimo, police calls that are not emergencies go to the RCMP Nanaimo Detachment 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in British Columbia: Langley (Township), Kamloops, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver (District), Prince George, Port Coquitlam, North Vancouver (City). All RCMP lines: RCMP non-emergency numbers. 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 Nanaimo?
250-754-2345, the RCMP Nanaimo Detachment non-emergency line 1.
Is 250-754-2345 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 250-754-2345 is the RCMP Nanaimo Detachment line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Nanaimo?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the RCMP Nanaimo Detachment has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Online Crime Reporting | Nanaimo RCMP | Help checked 2026-11-09
- 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
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Report a crime in British Columbia | Royal Canadian Mounted Police checked 2026-11-09