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What is the police non-emergency number in Lexington?

Lexington Police Department non-emergency line: (859) 258-3600. Call 911 in an emergency. City services: 311. Official sources.

Updated 2026-11-05· 6 official sources

Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Lexington, Kentucky, call the Lexington Police Department non-emergency line at (859) 258-3600 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.

Who to call in Lexington

Situation Number Source
Emergency: police, fire, ambulance 911 2
Police, non-emergency (Lexington Police Department) (859) 258-3600 1
City services 311 3
Report a crime online Official online reporting 4
Mental health or suicide crisis 988 (call, text or chat) 5
Poisoning 1-800-222-1222 6

What does the Lexington Police Department say?

"The non-emergency phone number is (859) 258-3600 ." 1

When should you use the non-emergency line?

The official page lists these examples 1:

  • "Crimes not in progress"
  • "Non-injury collisions"
  • "Report requests or delayed reports"
  • "Dog barking"
  • "Loud music"
  • "Illegal parking"

Who answers the call?

In Lexington, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Lexington Police Department 1.

Other cities

Non-emergency numbers in Kentucky: Louisville. 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 Lexington?

(859) 258-3600, the Lexington Police Department non-emergency line 1.

Is (859) 258-3600 the same as 911?

No. 911 is for emergencies 2; (859) 258-3600 is the Lexington Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.

Can I report a crime online in Lexington?

Yes, for some non-urgent incidents: the Lexington Police Department has an official online reporting page 4.

Sources · 6

  1. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government · When and how to contact the police | City of Lexington, Kentucky checked 2026-11-05
  2. Federal Communications Commission · Text to 911: What You Need to Know checked 2026-10-20
  3. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government · LexCall 311 | City of Lexington, Kentucky checked 2026-11-05
  4. Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government · Submit or obtain a police report | City of Lexington, Kentucky checked 2026-11-05
  5. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline checked 2026-11-05
  6. MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · Poison control center - emergency number checked 2026-11-05