Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Houston, Texas, call the Houston Police Department non-emergency line at (713) 884-3131 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Houston
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Houston Police Department) | (713) 884-3131 | 1 |
| City services | 311 / 713.837.0311 | 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 Houston Police Department say?
"Dial (713) 884-3131 to request non-emergency police service for locations within the city limits of Houston." 1
Who answers the call?
In Houston, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Houston Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in Texas: San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano. 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 Houston?
(713) 884-3131, the Houston Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is (713) 884-3131 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (713) 884-3131 is the Houston Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Can I report a crime online in Houston?
Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Houston Police Department has an official online reporting page 1.
Sources · 5
- City of Houston · Houston Police Department - How to Contact HPD checked 2026-11-05
- Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
- City of Houston · Houston 3-1-1 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