How to Report a Crime
There are several ways in which crimes can be reported depending upon the urgency and the type of crime being reported
When to call 999
IN AN EMERGENCY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CALL 999, OR 112 FROM A MOBILE TELEPHONE
You should ALWAYS ring the emergency number and ask for police if..
- There is a risk of personal injury or loss of life
- A crime is in progress
When to call your local Police Station
For all non-emergency calls (that do not require an immediate response), please contact your local police either by phone or in person.
Police station opening times
Police station telephone numbers
Crimestoppers
You can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you have any information relating to any crime, anywhere in the UK.
