THUNDER BAY — From August 4 to August 10, 2025, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) received 1,030 calls for service. Of those, 230 were Priority 1 calls.
That’s about 147 calls a day, with roughly 33 of them the highest-priority calls. For high priority calls, that means more than one per hour.
Police are averaging over six calls per hour on the average day. Of course those calls are not spread out evenly over the course of the day, as evenings and night seems to be more regular to see increased demand.
Call types (selected categories):
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76 intimate partner violence or family dispute
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50 motor vehicle collisions
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30 assaults
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25 weapons calls
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5 vehicle thefts
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11 break and enters
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13 robberies
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103 unwanted person
9-1-1 and Communications Centre: During the same week, the TBPS Communications Centre handled 5,480 calls in total. 2,278 of those came in through 9-1-1—about 42% of all calls. That works out to roughly 783 calls a day to the centre, including about 325 daily via 9-1-1.
What it means: The numbers show a steady workload for first responders, with Priority 1 calls making up about 22% of all calls for service.
If you witness a crime or need police in an emergency, call 9-1-1. For non-emergencies, use the appropriate non-emergency line. As always: see something, say something.
