THUNDER BAY – Crime STATS – The Thunder Bay Police Service responded to 1,137 calls last week—598 Priority 1 & 2.
Collisions, unwanted persons, and intimate partner violence topped the list; 911 accounted for 39% of all calls to the Communications Centre.
The week at a glance (Sept. 22–28)
Thunder Bay Police Service reports 1,137 calls for service over seven days, with 598 classified as Priority 1 and 2 (urgent/life-safety or in-progress). TBPS also notes the Communications Centre handled 4,689 calls in total during the period, including 1,832 via 911 (≈39% of all incoming calls).
Selected incident types
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87 motor vehicle collisions
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87 unwanted persons calls
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40 mental health–related calls
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39 intimate partner violence calls
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26 assaults
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23 weapons calls
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15 break & enter calls
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14 family disputes
Daily averages (rounded): ~162 calls for service/day; 85 Priority 1 & 2/day. Collisions and unwanted persons each averaged ~12/day; intimate partner violence and mental health calls ~6/day; assaults ~4/day; weapons ~3/day.
Why it matters
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Emergency load: With nearly 40% of all calls entering through 911, frontline resources were stretched across simultaneous collision responses, public-disorder calls, and violent or weapons-related incidents.
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Community safety lens: The continued volume in intimate partner violence and mental health calls underscores the need for coordinated supports (shelters, counselling, crisis response) alongside policing.
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Road safety: 87 collisions in a week—more than a dozen daily—signal seasonal transition risks (shorter daylight, changing weather), driver distraction, and impaired or high-risk driving patterns.
By the numbers: Communications vs. Calls for Service
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4,689 total calls to the TBPS Communications Centre
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1,832 routed via 911 (≈39%)
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1,137 resulted in police calls for service (dispatched events)
What to do if you need help
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Emergency: 911
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Non-emergency TBPS: 807-684-1200
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Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) / p3tips.com
If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence or a mental health crisis, consider contacting local shelters, counselling services, or crisis lines for confidential support.
