High Point Police Blotter
High Point police blotter records come from the High Point Police Department, located at 1730 Westchester Drive in Guilford County. The department handles all police reports within city limits and provides online reporting for certain incidents. You can search the High Point police blotter online, call the department's information line, or reach specific divisions by phone during business hours. The city shares Guilford County with Greensboro and other towns. Crime data, arrest records, and incident reports are all part of the High Point police blotter that residents can access.
High Point Police Quick Facts
High Point Police Department
The High Point Police Department is at 1730 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262. The non-emergency number is 336-883-3224. For emergencies, call 911. The department has many specialized divisions that handle different types of cases on the High Point police blotter.
The High Point Police Department website at highpointnc.gov provides contact details and department information for residents.
The site lists all division phone numbers and hours for the public to reach the right staff at the department.
Department contacts are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Key divisions and their numbers include:
- Major Crimes: 336-887-7820
- Property Crimes: 336-887-7844
- Traffic Division: 336-887-7969
- Vice/Narcotics: 336-887-7849
- Police Information: 336-887-7940 (24 hours)
| Department | High Point Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 1730 Westchester Drive High Point, NC 27262 |
| Non-Emergency | 336-883-3224 |
| Police Information | 336-887-7940 (24 hours) |
| CrimeStoppers | 336-889-4000 (24 hours) |
File Reports on the High Point Police Blotter
High Point offers online reporting at highpointnc.gov/1321/Police-Reports for certain non-emergency incidents. If no suspect is on scene and no one is in danger, you may be able to file your report from home. Each online report goes through review and becomes part of the High Point police blotter once processed.
Online reporting works best for simple cases like property damage or minor theft where the suspect left the area. For more serious crimes or situations where someone needs help right away, call 911. The online system saves time for both residents and officers. It lets patrol focus on calls that need an in-person response while still adding new entries to the High Point police blotter.
Note: Online reports are only for non-emergency incidents where no suspect is present at the scene.
City of High Point Police Resources
The City of High Point website connects residents to all city services, including police and public safety programs.
The city site links to the police department, court information, and community resources for High Point residents.
High Point is known as the furniture capital of the world. The city hosts large trade shows that bring thousands of visitors each year. These events create extra work for the police department and can affect the volume of entries on the High Point police blotter during peak periods. The department adjusts staffing and patrols to handle the added activity.
High Point CrimeStoppers
High Point CrimeStoppers is available 24 hours a day at 336-889-4000. This program lets you give tips without sharing your name. Tips can lead to arrests that show up on the High Point police blotter. The program works with the police department to follow up on leads from the public.
Media requests go to the Communications Specialist at 336-887-9100 during business hours. After 5 p.m., media can reach the department at 336-883-8548. Professional Standards handles complaints at 336-887-7973. The Real Time Crime Center at 336-887-7865 monitors events across the city and supports officers in the field.
School Resource Officers can be reached at 336-887-7888. Special Events coordination is at 336-887-7807. The Property Room number is 336-887-7859. These divisions all contribute to different parts of the High Point police blotter, from school incidents to event-related calls to evidence processing.
High Point Police Blotter Public Records
Under N.C.G.S. Chapter 132, most High Point police blotter records are public. You can request copies of incident reports, arrest records, and other documents through the department. Some records may be restricted if they involve active cases or protected information.
The department notes that its social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter are subject to North Carolina Public Records Law. However, those accounts are not monitored around the clock. For time-sensitive matters, use the phone numbers listed above rather than social media to reach the High Point police. Records requests are best handled through direct contact with the department.
Note: Social media posts by the High Point Police Department are public records under North Carolina law but are not monitored 24/7.
Search High Point Arrest Records
State-level tools can help you find records beyond the local High Point police blotter. The NC SBI background check service pulls records from all agencies in the state, including High Point. The NC Department of Adult Correction offender search covers people in state custody who may have been arrested in the city.
The NC eCourts portal covers all Guilford County court records, including cases from High Point. You can search by name or case number for criminal, civil, and traffic cases. Court records show what happens after an arrest appears on the High Point police blotter. The eCourts system is free for basic lookups and covers years of data from the county courts.
High Point sits in the Piedmont Triad along with Greensboro and Winston-Salem. The three cities make up a large metro area. If you need records from a neighboring city, check with that city's police department. Each one keeps its own police blotter. Guilford County court records cover both High Point and Greensboro, so cases from either city show up in the same eCourts search results.
The NC Sex Offender Registry lets you look up registered offenders by address anywhere in the state, including High Point. This free tool is run by the NC SBI and is separate from the local police blotter but gives residents key public safety data about their area.
High Point Police Blotter Record Types
The High Point police blotter includes many types of reports. Incident reports are the most common and cover all calls where an officer responds. Arrest reports show charges and booking details. Accident reports cover vehicle crashes in the city. Traffic citations and code violations may also appear in the records system.
The department handles a wide range of calls each year. Property crimes, thefts, traffic incidents, and drug cases are among the most frequent entries on the High Point police blotter. The city's location on major highways brings traffic through the area daily, which adds to the volume of traffic-related reports. All reports go through the same records system and are available to the public under North Carolina law.
Guilford County Police Blotter
High Point is in Guilford County. All arrests in the city go through the Guilford County court system. The county also includes Greensboro and several other towns. For county-wide police blotter data, sheriff records, and court information, visit the Guilford County page.