Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in North Vancouver (District), British Columbia, call the RCMP North Vancouver Detachment non-emergency line at 604-985-1311 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in North Vancouver (District)
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (RCMP North Vancouver Detachment) | 604-985-1311 | 1 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the RCMP North Vancouver Detachment say?
"If your incident does not fall within the reportable incident types, call or visit the detachment at: North Vancouver RCMP 147 E 14ᵗʰ St North Vancouver, BC V7L 2N4 https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/north-vancouver nvanrcmp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca 604-985-1311" 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 North Vancouver (District), police calls that are not emergencies go to the RCMP North Vancouver Detachment 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in British Columbia: Langley (Township), Nanaimo, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, 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 North Vancouver (District)?
604-985-1311, the RCMP North Vancouver Detachment non-emergency line 1.
Is 604-985-1311 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 604-985-1311 is the RCMP North Vancouver Detachment line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in North Vancouver (District)?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the RCMP North Vancouver Detachment has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 4
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police · Online Crime Reporting | North Vancouver 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