Vancouver Police engagement report
@VancouverPD - 198K followers on X
Measured over 52 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 9, 2026.
Engagement
A typical post picks up 66 interactions against 198K followers, an engagement rate of 0.033%. Measured over 52 original posts, its engagement rate beats 40% of 21,185 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 14K times each, and 0.461% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 7.22% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 2.4 posts a day over the last 30 days, with activity on almost every day in the window. Most posts go out around 19:00 UTC, and Friday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 52 posts sampled, 100% carry an image or video and 23% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 5.6K interactions, about 85x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #vpdnews, #vpd, #community.
Measured over 52 original posts from a 30-day window, last computed on October 9, 2026. Recurring tags: #vpdnews, #vpd, #community.
Compared with accounts its own size
Vancouver Police's engagement rate beats 40% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (21,185 accounts, accounts of similar size (decile 9 of 10)). A percentile is spread evenly by construction, so 50 really is the middle of that group and 90 really is its top tenth.
On engagement per impression rather than per follower it beats 24% of the same group. When those two numbers disagree, the gap is about how far its posts travel rather than how people react to them.
Where this sits in the catalog
At 0.033%, Vancouver Police sits above the 25th percentile of the 212,925 accounts in this comparison. That places it in the below the median band, which runs 0.025% to 0.146%.
Show the percentile table
| Percentile | Engagement rate |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | 0.004% |
| 25th percentile | 0.025% |
| 50th percentile | 0.146% |
| 75th percentile | 0.698% |
| 90th percentile | 2.61% |
| 99th percentile | 83.0% |
This ruler is the whole measured catalog, not a size-matched group: it shows where the raw rate falls across every account we can measure, all of which are large. For a like-for-like comparison, read the size-band percentile above instead. See how the bands are built
Posting timing
This account posts most often around 19:00 UTC, and Friday is its busiest day of the week. The bars below are the catalog-wide pattern, with this account's own busiest slot marked. They do not show how this account performs at each hour: we keep one aggregate per account, not one per hour, so that measurement does not exist in our data.
Show engagement by hour posted, utc as a table
| Hour (UTC) | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 UTC | -1% | 89K |
| 01:00 UTC | -2% | 90K |
| 02:00 UTC | -3% | 88K |
| 03:00 UTC | -4% | 94K |
| 04:00 UTC | -5% | 76K |
| 05:00 UTC | -4% | 75K |
| 06:00 UTC | -5% | 86K |
| 07:00 UTC | -5% | 93K |
| 08:00 UTC | -4% | 108K |
| 09:00 UTC | -4% | 124K |
| 10:00 UTC | -3% | 129K |
| 11:00 UTC | -3% | 141K |
| 12:00 UTC | -3% | 154K |
| 13:00 UTC | -3% | 167K |
| 14:00 UTC | -4% | 173K |
| 15:00 UTC | -2% | 176K |
| 16:00 UTC | -3% | 171K |
| 17:00 UTC | -3% | 159K |
| 18:00 UTC | -2% | 149K |
| 19:00 UTC | -2% | 141K |
| 20:00 UTC | -1% | 131K |
| 21:00 UTC | 0% | 116K |
| 22:00 UTC | -2% | 100K |
| 23:00 UTC | -1% | 90K |
Show engagement by day of week as a table
| Day | Vs author median | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | +5% | 393K |
| Monday | +1% | 483K |
| Tuesday | -2% | 520K |
| Wednesday | -3% | 472K |
| Thursday | -2% | 430K |
| Friday | -3% | 447K |
| Saturday | +2% | 393K |
Formats this account uses
Its own posting mix on the left, and what each of those formats does across every account we track on the right. Only formats where the effect clears our publish test appear here, so an empty row is a format we could not measure rather than one that does nothing.
| Format | This account | Catalog effect | 95% interval | Accounts behind it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image or video | 100% of posts | +111% | +108% to +115% | 34K |
| Outbound link | 23% of posts | -41% | -42% to -40% | 32K |
| Typical length | - | +15% | +14% to +16% | 32K |
- 100% of this account's sampled posts carry an image or video. Across the catalog, posts with an image or video run 111% above the same accounts' other posts.
- 23% of its posts carry a link off X. Across the catalog, posts with an outbound link run 41% below the same accounts' other posts.
- Its average post runs 981 characters, which falls in the over 280 characters band. Across the catalog, posts over 280 characters run 15% above the same accounts' other posts.
These are catalog-wide differences applied to this account's own posting mix, not a measurement of how each format performs for this account specifically. We keep one median per account, not one per format per account, so the second thing is not something this data can tell you.
Best tweets
- Sep 15, 202685x their median
It was just after 1 a.m. on January 6, 2026, and Vancouver Police Sergeant Calvin Leung was investigating a missing person. He was flagged down by the residents of 25 E. Hastings Street, who reported their building was on fire. Sergeant Leung requested Vancouver Fire Rescue Services, grabbed the fire extinguisher from his patrol vehicle, and entered the building. As he reached the second floor, the heavy black smoke severely limited visibility and made breathing extremely difficult. Despite these hazardous conditions, he carried on and located the source of the fire in one of the suites. A man sat next to a burning mattress, but he was unresponsive. Sergeant Leung entered the room and used his fire extinguisher to put out most of the fire. He grabbed the man by the arms and helped him into the hallway, where the sergeant was forced to the floor by the smoke. He was unable to carry the man further. Constables Tristan Roest and Riley Sidoni arrived and did not hesitate to enter the building. It was difficult to see and to breathe as they arrived on the second floor, where they found Sergeant Leung on the ground. They helped him to his feet and escorted him outside to the fresh air. Firefighters carried the unresponsive resident to safety and extinguished the remainder of the fire. All three officers suffered smoke inhalation. Sergeant Leung had the most severe effects and was treated by paramedics at the scene. For his decisive, life-saving actions, and dedication to public safety under extreme conditions, Sergeant Calvin Leung was awarded the Vancouver Police Department’s highest award for bravery, the Award of Valour. Read more award recipient stories: https://t.co/x3dxzXAAn8 #VPD2026CommendationCeremony
- Sep 2, 202617x their median
In July of 2022, a woman was alone in her home in the early evening when a stranger entered through an unlocked door and attacked her. He dragged her into her bedroom and began sexually assaulting her. She was able to free herself, run onto her patio, and call 911, but her attacker quickly took the phone away and continued the assault. E-Comm dispatchers mapped the incomplete 911 call to the closest intersection, and dispatched Detective Constable Phil Li and Constable Eddie Tran. Through searches on a police database, the constables determined the likely location of the call. As they reached the suite, they could hear a woman screaming for help. Constables Rouzbeh Barirani and Michael Hicks arrived, along with Sergeant Kal Petkov. Fearing further and imminent harm to the woman, the officers breached the door to rescue her. As they entered the suite, the attacker fled from the balcony and was arrested moments later. For their quick and decisive action in preventing further harm to a sexual assault victim, and apprehending the person responsible, Sergeant Kal Petkov, Detective Constable Phil Li, and Constables Rouzbeh Barirani, Michael Hicks, and Eddie Tran, were awarded the Chief Constable’s Citation. Read more stories of award recipients: https://t.co/x3dxzXAAn8 #VPD2026CommendationCeremony
- Sep 3, 20268.4x their median
#VPDNews: Vancouver Police are investigating after a video circulating on social media showed two men yelling at staff and customers at a downtown fast-food restaurant, claiming to have guns and be part of a gang. On Friday night, police received a report that the two men entered the restaurant near Nelson and Howe streets, yelled at staff, and damaged property inside the business. The men left before officers arrived. “We understand there is significant public interest in this incident. It is disturbing and unacceptable, not just to police, but to the staff and patrons of the restaurant,” said Inspector Erin Roulston. “Investigators are reviewing all available evidence, including CCTV footage, to determine what occurred and if criminal charges are appropriate.” The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or can identify the individuals involved to contact the Vancouver Police Department at 604-717-3321.
- Oct 6, 20266.6x their median
On the morning of December 4, 2024, Constables Opinder Kooner, Riley Nelmes, Brian Rogger, and Michael Wu responded to a 911 call reporting that a man had entered a downtown restaurant and stolen liquor and knives. When they arrived moments later, the suspect had entered a convenience store across the street, where he stabbed a female employee in the head, back, and hand. The injured woman was trapped in the store with her attacker, along with a second employee. The officers entered the store and attempted to de-escalate. When that failed, a constable used a conducted energy weapon to no effect. As the man began to approach the two women, lunging at them with the knife, another constable discharged his firearm and stopped the threat. Medical care was brought in for the victims. Officers provided immediate first aid, but the suspect succumbed to his injuries. For their courageous and decisive actions to stop an active deadly threat, and save two women from further harm, the following officers were awarded the Chief Constable’s Citation: Constables Opinder Kooner, Riley Nelmes, Brian Rogger, and Michael Wu. Read more award recipient stories: https://t.co/x3dxzXAAn8 #VPD2026CommendationCeremony
- Oct 3, 20266.2x their median
#VPDNews: Vancouver Police are warning the public that a convicted sex offender, Skylar Wayne Pelletier, will be residing in Vancouver and poses a significant risk to women in the community. Pelletier has historical convictions of sexual assault, commit sex assault, break and enter and assault. Pelletier is Indigenous, 6’1”, tall (188cm), weighs 180 lbs. (82 kg) with a medium build. Pelletier has short black hair and brown eyes. While living in the community Pelletier will be monitored by Vancouver Community Corrections and must comply with the following conditions: ◾️Not to contact any victims ◾️Not to consume drugs or alcohol ◾️Abide by a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. ◾️Not to possess knives Anyone who witnesses Skylar Wayne Pelletier in violation of any of these conditions is asked to call their local police department by calling 9-1-1.
- Aug 25, 20265.4x their median
On the afternoon of August 20, 2024, Marina Pereira (shown holding her award) was near Abbott and West Pender when she witnessed a shocking and violent act. While waiting for her husband, she saw a man approach an individual sleeping in an alley and pour liquid on them. As she watched in horror, the man lit the person on fire and calmly walked away. Without hesitation, Marina rushed to the victim and used her backpack to extinguish the flames. She then immediately followed the suspect, placing her own safety at risk. Moments later, when two patrol officers drove by, she flagged them down to tell them what happened. She identified the suspect, whom she had kept in view the entire time. The police investigation revealed the suspect had a history of similar criminal acts, including setting fire to a makeshift shelter while people slept inside. Marina did not hesitate to come to the aid of a stranger or to follow the suspect, despite the risk. If she had not intervened, the victim would have sustained serious injuries or worse, and the attacker may never have been found. For her quick-thinking and courageous actions in rescuing a man on fire, and ensuring a dangerous individual was taken into custody, Ms. Marina Pereira is awarded the Vancouver Police Board’s highest award for civilian bravery, the Award of Merit. Read more award recipient stories: Beyond the Call: https://t.co/x3dxzXAAn8 #VPD2026CommendationCeremony
- Sep 29, 20265.4x their median
#VPDNews: Yesterday at 2:38 p.m., Vancouver Police initiated a Code 3 pursuit after observing a distraught female passenger in a vehicle. Officers conducting proactive patrols near E. Hastings Street and Dunlevy Avenue first noticed the parked, occupied BMW with Alberta license plates. Inside, a front-seat female passenger appeared visibly distraught. Concerned for her safety and well-being, officers activated their emergency lights and sirens to conduct a welfare check. The vehicle immediately sped away. Due to the perceived threat to the passenger, a police pursuit was authorized. Multiple police vehicles pursued the BMW into downtown Vancouver, where the suspect drove at high speeds, weaved into oncoming traffic, and showed a complete disregard for public safety. The pursuit concluded near Waterfront Station after officers successfully utilized a vehicle interdiction tactic and executed a high-risk takedown. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident. A 44-year-old Alberta man was arrested and is facing possible charges of forcible confinement, drug possession, and dangerous driving. The female passenger is cooperating with investigators. The file remains under active investigation.
- Aug 13, 20244.7x their median
If you would like to file a report with the #VPD, please visit https://t.co/7a6enmfnhI for your reporting options. As always, call 9-1-1 in an emergency. https://t.co/hjHW7amNkg
- Sep 27, 20264.6x their median
VPD are investigating a targeted shooting that took place in a parking lot at Spanish Banks at around 4:50 p.m. Callers report that they witnessed two masked men shoot at an occupied parked vehicle. At this time, one suspect has been located and arrested in East Vancouver in relation to this shooting. As of now there are no known victims. This incident is under investigation. We will update the community when more information becomes available.
- Sep 15, 20263.5x their median
#VPDNews: The Vancouver Police Department has seized and searched a boat moored in False Creek after reports someone aboard allegedly fired a gun with a suppressor into the water on Sunday evening. The VPD’s Marine Squad and Emergency Response Team boarded the vessel Night Shadow at about 6 p.m. Sunday, September 13. Four individuals were found aboard and arrested. The Night Shadow was towed to a secure location and a warrant was obtained to search the boat. Police located a chrome handgun, multiple gun parts, and a large extended magazine, as well as several suppressors. Also seized were several baggies of suspected crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl, and large bags of cutting agents, dyes, scales, and drug cooking utensils. The investigation continues and charges are pending.
Ranked by total interactions across everything we have tracked for this account, which is a longer history than the 30-day window the rates above use. The multiple compares each post to this account's own median.
Recurring topics
The most frequent hashtags in the sampled posts. They describe what this account writes about; they are not a performance signal, and the catalog-wide breakdown on the hub shows how little hashtag count moves.
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Reading these numbers
A typical post picks up 66 interactions against 198K followers, an engagement rate of 0.033%. Measured over 52 original posts, its engagement rate beats 40% of 21,185 tracked accounts of a similar size, which puts it in the middle of its size range rather than at either end. Posts are seen about 14K times each, and 0.461% of those impressions turn into an interaction. That is about 7.22% of the follower count, which is the gap between an audience on paper and an audience in a timeline. Posting runs at about 2.4 posts a day over the last 30 days, with activity on almost every day in the window. Most posts go out around 19:00 UTC, and Friday is the busiest day of the week. Of the 52 posts sampled, 100% carry an image or video and 23% link out. The account's strongest tracked post pulled 5.6K interactions, about 85x its own typical post. Recurring topics include #vpdnews, #vpd, #community.
- What is Vancouver Police's engagement rate on X?
- Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) has an engagement rate of 0.033%, based on the median interactions across 52 original posts from the last 30 days against 198,255 followers. Replies, reposts and quote-posts of other people are excluded from that sample.
- Is that a good engagement rate?
- At 0.033%, Vancouver Police sits above the 25th percentile of the 212,925 accounts in this comparison. Those comparison accounts are all large ones, because our scanning cadence is weighted towards big accounts, so this is a ranking among peers of similar scale rather than a ranking across X.
- Does @VancouverPD have real engagement?
- Its engagement rate beats 40% of the tracked X accounts closest to it in follower count (21,185 accounts), which puts it in the middle of its size range group. Ranking inside a size band matters because engagement rate falls as accounts grow, so a raw rate would mostly re-measure the follower count. It is a starting point for a look at follower quality, not a verdict on it.
- When does @VancouverPD post?
- Most posts go out around 19:00 UTC, and Friday is its busiest day, at roughly 2.43 posts per day across the measured window.