Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in St. Catharines, Ontario, call the Niagara Regional Police Service non-emergency line at (905) 688-4111 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in St. Catharines
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Niagara Regional Police Service) | (905) 688-4111 | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the Niagara Regional Police Service say?
"Non-Emergency Telephone Line - (905) 688-4111" 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "Most non-emergency calls for service can be dealt with over the telephone, leaving police officers available to respond to emergency situations."
Who answers the call?
In St. Catharines, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Niagara 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 St. Catharines?
(905) 688-4111, the Niagara Regional Police Service non-emergency line 1.
Is (905) 688-4111 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; (905) 688-4111 is the Niagara Regional Police Service line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 3
- Niagara Regional Police Service · Contact Us | Niagara Regional Police Service 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