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How to report a crime

Emergency

In an emergency dial 999

Or 18000 for Textphone users

An emergency is where serious injury has been caused or a crime is in progress and suspects are at or near the scene.

Non-emergency telephone number

0845 600 8000

A trained member of staff will deal with your call promptly, in a professional and courteous manner.

Crimestoppers

0800 555 111

You can report crime anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity.

National Anti-Terrorist Hotline

0800 789 321

You can report suspicious activity to the Police Service or the National Anti-Terrorist Hotline.

Hate crime

You can report hate crime to police by phoning 0845 600 8000.  In an emergency dial 999.  You can also report hate crime online using our hate crime reporting form.

More information about hate crime

Reporting illegal web content

If you encounter illegal web content you can report it to the Internet Watch Foundation via their website www.iwf.org.ukexternal link opens new window