Weekly Snapshot & Breakdown
From Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, 2025, the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) responded to 938 calls for service. Here’s the detailed breakdown:
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Motor vehicle collisions: 50
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Intimate partner violence: 59
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Mental health calls: 50
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Weapons calls: 18
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Assaults: 39
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Break and enters: 11
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Unwanted persons calls: 87
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Family disputes: 17
These numbers highlight several areas of concern: collisions remain high, intimate partner violence continues to be a significant portion of calls, and unwanted persons/mental health categories also stand out.
How This Week Compares to Recent Trends
When we look at recent weeks on NetNewsLedger coverage:
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The week of Oct. 13–19, 2025, TBPS logged 899 calls for service, with 59 collisions, 31 intimate partner violence calls, 34 mental‑health related, 15 weapons calls, 28 assaults, 7 break & enters, 87 unwanted persons calls, 19 family disputes.
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The week of Oct. 6–12, 2025, saw 1,187 calls overall, with 82 collisions, 48 intimate partner violence, 33 mental‑health related, 22 weapons calls, 19 assaults, 13 break & enters, 93 unwanted persons calls, 21 family disputes.
Key comparative observations:
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Total calls this week (938) are higher than the 899 calls in mid‑October, but lower than the 1,187 calls in early October.
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Motor vehicle collisions declined slightly from 59 → 50 compared to Oct.13‑19.
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Intimate partner violence calls increased from 31 to 59. That’s nearly double the previous mid‑October week.
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Mental health calls also rose from 34 → 50.
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Weapons‑related calls went from 15 → 18.
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Break & enters rose modestly from 7 → 11.
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Unwanted persons calls held steady around 87 this week, same as Oct.13‑19.
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Family disputes decreased slightly from 19 → 17.
In short: while overall calls are somewhere in the mid‑range of recent weeks, certain categories (intimate partner violence, mental health) are trending upward, and collisions remain consistently high.
Key Takeaways for Thunder Bay
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Intimate partner violence: The jump to 59 calls is concerning. It suggests a pressing need for awareness, support services, and safe‑reporting routes in Thunder Bay.
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Mental health incidents: With 50 calls, this category remains a major demand on police and allied services. Supports and non‑emergency response options are crucial.
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Motor vehicle collisions: Fifty collisions in a week is high — fall conditions, earlier darkness, and changing road surfaces may be contributing.
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Unwanted persons calls: 87 calls show this category is consistently among the highest. Community safety and support networks (e.g., outreach) may warrant continued focus.
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Weapons and break‑ins: While lower in number, weapons (18) and break & enters (11) remain critical due to their potential severity.
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Overall demand: At 938 calls, the police service continues to face high operational loads — increased public safety planning and resources remain vital.
Conclusion: This week’s numbers provide both reassurance (the total call volume isn’t spiking dramatically) and caution (certain categories are climbing).
For Thunder Bay residents, that means staying informed, vigilant, and connected to local supports.
As always, NetNewsLedger will continue monitoring weekly trends to see whether the uptick in intimate partner violence and mental‑health related calls becomes a persistent pattern.
