Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Akron, Ohio, call the Akron Police Department (Akron Safety Communications) non-emergency line at 330-375-2181 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Akron
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Akron Police Department (Akron Safety Communications)) | 330-375-2181 | 1 |
| City services | 330-375-2311 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Akron Police Department (Akron Safety Communications) say?
"For these incidents please use our non-emergency numbers, 330-375-2181 and 330-375-2101." 1
When should you use the non-emergency line?
The official page lists these examples 1:
- "crimes where the suspects are gone and there are no injuries, vehicle complaints, neighborhood issues or civil matters"
Who answers the call?
In Akron, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Akron Police Department (Akron Safety Communications) 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Dayton. Outside city limits and on highways: Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). All cities: Police non-emergency numbers by city. Every national number: Emergency numbers in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
What is the non-emergency number for police in Akron?
330-375-2181, the Akron Police Department (Akron Safety Communications) non-emergency line 1.
Is 330-375-2181 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 330-375-2181 is the Akron Police Department (Akron Safety Communications) line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Akron · Safety Communications checked 2026-11-09
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
- MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05