Thunder Bay Police Responded to 1,064 Calls for Service in One Week

THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay Police Service officers responded to 1,064 calls for service between April 12 and April 18, reflecting another busy week for front-line policing in the city.

The weekly figures offer a snapshot of the range of issues police are dealing with across Thunder Bay, from motor vehicle collisions and assaults to mental health-related calls and intimate partner violence. For local residents, the numbers highlight both the demands on emergency services and the broader social pressures affecting the community.

Weekly call volume shows broad policing demands

According to the Thunder Bay Police Service, the 1,064 calls for service included a wide mix of incidents requiring officer response.

Among the call types reported for the week were 73 motor vehicle collisions, 31 intimate partner violence calls, 45 Mental Health Act-related calls, 16 family disputes and 35 assaults.

Police also responded to 16 weapons calls, 85 unwanted persons calls and 15 break-and-enters over the same seven-day period.

The Thunder Bay Police Service Communications Centre handled a total of 4,133 calls during the week. Of those, 1,894 were made directly to 911.

Pressure remains high on emergency services

The numbers show the heavy workload being carried by both patrol officers and communications staff. While the 911 total captures emergency calls coming into dispatch, the officer response total reflects the volume of incidents requiring police attendance on the ground.

The 45 Mental Health Act calls are particularly notable, pointing to the ongoing intersection between policing, mental health and social services in Thunder Bay.

Across Northwestern Ontario, police are often among the first to respond when people are in crisis, a reality that continues to place pressure on emergency responders.

Violence and public-safety calls remain a concern

The 31 intimate partner violence calls and 35 assaults reported during the week show that interpersonal violence continues to be a significant part of police work in Thunder Bay.

Weapons calls and break-and-enters also remain part of the weekly policing picture, while the high number of unwanted persons calls suggests officers are regularly being called to address disturbances, trespassing and related complaints at homes, businesses and public spaces.

Why the numbers matter in Thunder Bay

For Thunder Bay residents, weekly call data helps show where police resources are being used and what types of incidents are driving demand. The figures also reflect wider community challenges tied to housing instability, addictions, mental health and public disorder.

As Thunder Bay continues to balance enforcement with prevention and social support, the weekly call totals serve as a reminder that policing is only one part of the city’s broader public-safety response.