How to Report a Crime

To report a crime you can either call 999 if:

• There is a life in danger
• Threat of violence
• A crime in progress
• If you think a crime is about to be committed

Or you can call the non emergency number 0300 111 0300 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if:

• A crime has been committed
• Report suspicious behaviour
• Or have information on a crime

What Happens When You Report a Crime

1. 999 call received by BT operator who asks "emergency, which service"
2. The operator will ask where you are calling from and the phone number
3. They will then contact the relevant service and pass over the information
4. The emergency service will take over the call and dispatch the relevant people.
5. Depending on the seriousness of the call, the emergency service will arrive and assess the situation and report back to their control. At this point extra help or other services could be asked for.

Help with How to Report a Crime

• Date and time of the crime
• What has happened
• Where it happened
• If there were any suspects a description of them e.g. age, height, clothing, hair colour/style, tattoos.

Advice if you become a victim of crime

See the attached document for further advice. Or click here to view the document on the Criminal Justice System (CJS) website.