Friday, January 16, 2026
On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service recorded 156 calls for service in the Wellbeing Checks category — about one every 9 minutes.
That is 5% fewer than a typical Friday around this time of year (163). It had fewer Wellbeing Checks calls than 81% of the 510 other days on record.
156
Wellbeing Checks calls
about one every 9 minutes
−5%
vs a typical Friday
around this time of year (163)
81%
of days on record were busier
510 other days compared
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
busiest hour
15 calls
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When the calls came in
Calls per hour, Wellbeing Checks. marks a typical Friday around this time of year.
- midnight to 1 a.m.: 8 calls, typical 6.3
- 1 a.m. to 2 a.m.: 7 calls, typical 6.8
- 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.: 7 calls, typical 4.5
- 3 a.m. to 4 a.m.: 5 calls, typical 3.3
- 4 a.m. to 5 a.m.: 0 calls, typical 2.8
- 5 a.m. to 6 a.m.: 3 calls, typical 2.3
- 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.: 3 calls, typical 2.8
- 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.: 2 calls, typical 3.0
- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.: 2 calls, typical 5.9
- 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.: 3 calls, typical 6.1
- 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.: 6 calls, typical 8.3
- 11 a.m. to noon: 8 calls, typical 7.1
- noon to 1 p.m.: 7 calls, typical 8.4
- 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.: 8 calls, typical 10
- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: 9 calls, typical 11
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: 9 calls, typical 8.8
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: 9 calls, typical 9.6
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.: 5 calls, typical 9.4
- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: 6 calls, typical 8.8
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.: 15 calls, typical 6.6
- 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.: 9 calls, typical 7.1
- 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.: 10 calls, typical 9.0
- 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.: 8 calls, typical 9.0
- 11 p.m. to midnight: 7 calls, typical 6.5
Hour-by-hour numbers
| Hour | Calls | Typical Friday |
|---|---|---|
| midnight to 1 a.m. | 8 | 6.3 |
| 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. | 7 | 6.8 |
| 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. | 7 | 4.5 |
| 3 a.m. to 4 a.m. | 5 | 3.3 |
| 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. | 0 | 2.8 |
| 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. | 3 | 2.3 |
| 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. | 3 | 2.8 |
| 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. | 2 | 3.0 |
| 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. | 2 | 5.9 |
| 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. | 3 | 6.1 |
| 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. | 6 | 8.3 |
| 11 a.m. to noon | 8 | 7.1 |
| noon to 1 p.m. | 7 | 8.4 |
| 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 8 | 10 |
| 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 9 | 11 |
| 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 9 | 8.8 |
| 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. | 9 | 9.6 |
| 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | 5 | 9.4 |
| 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | 6 | 8.8 |
| 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. | 15 | 6.6 |
| 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. | 9 | 7.1 |
| 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. | 10 | 9.0 |
| 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. | 8 | 9.0 |
| 11 p.m. to midnight | 7 | 6.5 |
What the calls were about
Call types as WPS categorises them; typical Friday.
Where
By WPS police district
By community area
Neighbourhoods 77 with calls (Wellbeing Checks) · select a row to find it on the map
| Neighbourhood | Community | District | Calls | Typical day | Most common call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Portage | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 10 | 5.2 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Lord Selkirk Park | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 6 | 2.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| William Whyte | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 6 | 5.9 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Daniel McIntyre | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 5 | 3.5 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Logan-C.P.R. | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 5 | 3.0 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| St. John's | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 5 | 4.2 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| West Alexander | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 5 | 3.6 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Centennial | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 4 | 2.6 | Wellbeing Check |
| Regent | Transcona | District 4 (East) | 4 | 1.2 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| South Point Douglas | Point Douglas | District 1 (Downtown) | 4 | 3.5 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Spence | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 4 | 4.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| St. James Industrial | St. James - Assiniboia | District 2 (West) | 4 | 2.5 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Chalmers | River East | District 4 (East) | 3 | 2.5 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| China Town | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 3 | 2.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Grant Park | River Heights | District 2 (West) | 3 | 0.7 | Alarm |
| King Edward | St. James - Assiniboia | District 2 (West) | 3 | 0.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| North Point Douglas | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 3 | 1.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Pembina Strip | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 3 | 0.4 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| River-Osborne | River Heights | District 2 (West) | 3 | 3.7 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Silver Heights | St. James - Assiniboia | District 2 (West) | 3 | 0.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Bridgwater Centre | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 2 | 0.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency, Missing Persons |
| Dufferin | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 2 | 2.6 | Assist Community/Other Agency, Wellbeing Check |
| Exchange District | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 2 | 1.4 | Alarm, Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Legislature | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 2 | 0.4 | Alarm, Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Polo Park | Downtown | District 2 (West) | 2 | 1.3 | Alarm, Assist Community/Other Agency |
| River East | River East | District 4 (East) | 2 | 0.6 | Assist Community/Other Agency, Wellbeing Check |
| Riverbend | Seven Oaks | District 3 (North) | 2 | 0.4 | Missing Persons, Wellbeing Check |
| Sargent Park | Downtown | District 2 (West) | 2 | 0.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency, Wellbeing Check |
| St. Matthews | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 2 | 2.0 | 911 Hang-Up, Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Tyne-Tees | River East | District 4 (East) | 2 | 0.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Windsor Park | St. Boniface | District 4 (East) | 2 | 1.3 | Wellbeing Check |
| Worthington | St. Vital | District 4 (East) | 2 | 1.0 | Assist Community/Other Agency, Wellbeing Check |
| Alpine Place | St. Vital | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.6 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Burrows Central | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 1 | 1.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Burrows-Keewatin | Inkster | District 3 (North) | 1 | 1.1 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Central Park | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 1 | 2.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Colony | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 1 | 0.7 | Missing Persons |
| Crestview | St. James - Assiniboia | District 2 (West) | 1 | 1.5 | Wellbeing Check |
| Deer Lodge | St. James - Assiniboia | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.4 | Missing Persons |
| Dufferin Industrial | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 1 | 0.2 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Earl Grey | River Heights | District 2 (West) | 1 | 1.1 | 911 Hang-Up |
| East Elmwood | River East | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.8 | Alarm |
| Fairfield Park | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Glenwood | St. Vital | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.7 | Wellbeing Check |
| Jefferson | Seven Oaks | District 3 (North) | 1 | 1.2 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Kildonan Crossing | River East | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.4 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Lavalee | St. Vital | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.3 | Wellbeing Check |
| Linden Woods | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.3 | Alarm |
| Lord Roberts | River Heights | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Luxton | Point Douglas | District 3 (North) | 1 | 0.4 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Meadowood | St. Vital | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Minto | Downtown | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Mission Gardens | Transcona | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.5 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Montcalm | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 1 | 1.0 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Munroe West | River East | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.5 | Wellbeing Check |
| North Inkster Industrial | Inkster | District 3 (North) | 1 | 0.4 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Norwood East | St. Boniface | District 4 (East) | 1 | 1.1 | 911 Hang-Up |
| Portage & Main | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 1 | 1.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Richmond West | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.8 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| River Park South | St. Vital | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.4 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Rivergrove | Seven Oaks | District 3 (North) | 1 | 0.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Riverview | River Heights | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.5 | Alarm |
| Rockwood | River Heights | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.4 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Rosser-Old Kildonan | Seven Oaks | District 3 (North) | 1 | 0.5 | Alarm |
| Shaughnessy Park | Inkster | District 3 (North) | 1 | 0.4 | Wellbeing Check |
| South Tuxedo | Assiniboine South | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.2 | Wellbeing Check |
| The Maples | Seven Oaks | District 3 (North) | 1 | 1.2 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Tuxedo | Assiniboine South | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.3 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Tuxedo Industrial | Assiniboine South | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.6 | Alarm |
| Tyndall Park | Inkster | District 3 (North) | 1 | 1.0 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| University | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.3 | Alarm |
| Valley Gardens | River East | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.6 | Wellbeing Check |
| Victoria West | Transcona | District 4 (East) | 1 | 0.2 | Wellbeing Check |
| West Broadway | Downtown | District 1 (Downtown) | 1 | 4.1 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Weston | Inkster | District 1 (Downtown) | 1 | 2.6 | Assist Community/Other Agency |
| Westwood | St. James - Assiniboia | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.5 | Alarm |
| Whyte Ridge | Fort Garry | District 2 (West) | 1 | 0.3 | Wellbeing Check |
| No location published | – | – | 1 | – | – |
The week at a glance
Calls by community area, Wellbeing Checks, Sunday to Saturday. Darker means more calls, on a scale shared by every week on record.
| Community | Sun Jan 11 | Mon Jan 12 | Tue Jan 13 | Wed Jan 14 | Thu Jan 15 | Fri Jan 16 | Sat Jan 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown | 35 | 59 | 43 | 39 | 53 | 51 | 39 |
| Point Douglas | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 26 |
| St. James - Assiniboia | 14 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| River Heights | 11 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 11 |
| River East | 10 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 6 |
| Seven Oaks | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| Fort Garry | 11 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 12 |
| Inkster | 7 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| St. Boniface | 8 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| St. Vital | 4 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| Transcona | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Assiniboine South | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| No location published | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| All of Winnipeg | 141 | 170 | 140 | 136 | 163 | 156 | 137 |
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Every day in 2026
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2026 at a glance
Wellbeing Checks calls, 256 complete days (Jan 1 – Sep 13, 2026).