What is the police non-emergency number in Oshawa?

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Oshawa, Ontario, call the Durham Regional Police Service non-emergency line at 1-888-579-1520 ¹. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 ².

Who to call in Oshawa

What does the Durham Regional Police Service say?

"If you need to speak to an officer, call the non-emergency line at 1-888-579-1520 ." ¹

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples ¹:

• "If you have a known suspect, or know the address or license plate of the vehicle associated to the suspect"
• "If the value of theft, loss or property damage is more than $10,000.00"
• "If your vehicle has been stolen"
• "If someone broke into, or attempted to break into your home, garage or business"
• "If this is related to any form of personal violence, including domestic violence."
• "If this is related to a traffic complaint that is in progress"

Who answers the call?

In Oshawa, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Durham Regional Police Service ¹.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Ontario: Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, London, Markham, Vaughan. 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 Oshawa?

1-888-579-1520, the Durham Regional Police Service non-emergency line ¹.

Is 1-888-579-1520 the same as 9-1-1?

No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies ²; 1-888-579-1520 is the Durham Regional Police Service line for matters that are not urgent ¹.

Can I report a crime online in Oshawa?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Durham Regional Police Service has an official online reporting page ¹.