Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Vancouver, British Columbia, call the Vancouver Police Department non-emergency line at 604-717-3321 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Vancouver
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Vancouver Police Department) | 604-717-3321 | 1 |
| City services | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the Vancouver Police Department say?
"Call 604-717-3321 to report a non-emergency." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "If you want to give police a tip about crime, you can contact us through our non-emergency line at 604-717-3321."
- "To report a missing person, please call 604-717-3321."
- "If you find a bicycle , you can report it to 604-717-3321."
Who answers the call?
In Vancouver, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Vancouver Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in British Columbia: Surrey, Burnaby, 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 Vancouver?
604-717-3321, the Vancouver Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 604-717-3321 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 604-717-3321 is the Vancouver Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 3
- Vancouver Police Department · Contact Us - Vancouver Police Department 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