The Thunder Bay Police Services Board has shared their 2024 year-in review reports.
The number of reported missing persons is down 57% from 2024 to 2025:
| Year | # of missing persons |
| 2024 | 1901 (1 suspected foul play) |
| 2025 | 810 (0 suspected foul play) |
This year, the gender identity of missing persons was also included in the data:
- Females – 499
- Males – 309
- Undisclosed/non-binary – 2
Firearms seizures are also down significantly, a 29% decrease:
| Year | # firearms seized |
| 2024 | 267 |
| 2025 | 190 |
The number of sudden unexplained deaths has remained about the same:
| Year | Total sudden unexplained deaths* | Homicides | Accidental | Suicidal | Natural | Undetermined |
| 2024 | 328 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 170 | 8 |
| 2025 | 327 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 194 | 8 |
*-The remaining number of reported deaths would include those that remain in the open classification status, fatal motor vehicle collisions, or overdose/apparent overdoses.
The next TBPSB board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21.
