Short answer. For police matters that are not an emergency in Wilmington, North Carolina, call the Wilmington Police Department non-emergency line at 910.452.6120 1. If a life, a person or property is in danger right now, call 911 2.
Who to call in Wilmington
| Situation | Number | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency: police, fire, ambulance | 911 | 2 |
| Police, non-emergency (Wilmington Police Department) | 910.452.6120 | 1 |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | 988 (call, text or chat) | 3 |
| Poisoning | 1-800-222-1222 | 4 |
What does the Wilmington Police Department say?
"To file a report for a situation that is not an emergency please call the non-emergency dispatch number at 910.452.6120" 1
Who answers the call?
In Wilmington, police calls that are not emergencies go to the Wilmington Police Department 1.
Other cities
Non-emergency numbers in North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, High Point. Outside city limits and on highways: North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP). 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 Wilmington?
910.452.6120, the Wilmington Police Department non-emergency line 1.
Is 910.452.6120 the same as 911?
No. 911 is for emergencies 2; 910.452.6120 is the Wilmington Police Department line for matters that are not urgent 1.
Sources · 4
- City of Wilmington · Reporting Crime - Wilmington, NC 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