Blaine Police Report Highlights Busy September with 4,707 Calls for Service

Blaine Police Report Highlights Busy September with 4,707 Calls for Service

BLAINE, MN — The Blaine Police Department responded to a total of 4,707 calls for service in September 2025, according to its recently released monthly report, “Blaine by the Numbers.” The data, published on the City of Blaine’s official website, provides a detailed snapshot of the department’s workload and community activity over the 30-day period.

Key Incident Statistics

The September report reflects a broad range of incidents, from routine enforcement to emergency response. Among the categories listed:

• Traffic Stops: 1,090
• Medical Calls: 479
• Vehicle Crashes: 195
• Total Arrests: 108
  • Including 33 DUIs (Driving Under the Influence)
• Disorderly Conducts: 39
• Animal-Related Calls: 81
• Burglaries: 12

Traffic stops once again led the department’s activity, while medical calls accounted for a significant share of total responses—highlighting the dual public safety and emergency service role of the department’s officers.

Month-to-Month Trends

September’s total call volume (4,707) represented a modest 6.4% decrease from the 5,031 calls reported in August 2025, according to archived data. This slight dip continues the city’s pattern of fluctuating seasonal demand for police services, influenced by community events, traffic patterns, and weather-related incidents.

Reporting Notes and Data Transparency

The Blaine Police Department includes a disclaimer emphasizing that call data are compiled from a dispatch system assigning one code per call. As the department notes, “some calls involve more than one violation, and some incidents may change after additional investigation.”

For residents and researchers seeking a more detailed breakdown of calls, the department provides ongoing updates and archived reports at the city’s official Calls for Service portal: https://BlaineMN.gov/callsforservice.

Community Insight

City officials say these monthly reports serve as a key tool in understanding local public safety trends, allocating resources, and strengthening transparency between law enforcement and the Blaine community. Medical and traffic-related responses continue to make up a significant portion of the department’s workload, underscoring the department’s expanding role beyond traditional policing.

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