Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Victoria, British Columbia, call the Victoria Police Department non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 9-1-1 2.
Who to call in Victoria
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 9-1-1 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Victoria Police Department) | 250-995-7654 | 1 |
| Suicide crisis | 9-8-8 (call or text) | 3 |
What does the Victoria Police Department say?
"Dial 250-995-7654 for non-emergency calls for service." 1
Who answers the call?
In Victoria, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Victoria Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in British Columbia: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Kelowna. 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 Victoria?
250-995-7654, the Victoria Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 250-995-7654 the same as 9-1-1?
No. 9-1-1 is for emergencies 2; 250-995-7654 is the Victoria Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 3
- Victoria Police Department · Contact Us | Victoria 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