Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Cincinnati, Ohio, call the Cincinnati Police Department non-emergency line at 513-765-1212 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Cincinnati
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Cincinnati Police Department) | 513-765-1212 | 1 |
| City services | 311 | 3 |
| Report a crime online | Official online reporting | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 4 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 5 |
What does the Cincinnati Police Department say?
"Users who answer “YES” to any of the questions below must call the Cincinnati Police Department's Non Emergency number 513-765-1212 to determine if an officer will respond to take a report." 1
Who answers the call?
In Cincinnati, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Cincinnati Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo. 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 Cincinnati?
513-765-1212, the Cincinnati Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 513-765-1212 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 513-765-1212 is the Cincinnati Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Cincinnati?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Cincinnati Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 5
- City of Cincinnati · Online Reporting - Police checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Cincinnati · Contact Us - Police checked 2026-11-05
- 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