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Report a crime
Report a crime to the police online or by calling 101. In an emergency, call 999.
Official links
| Official source | Applies to |
|---|---|
| GOV.UK: report a crime www.gov.uk/report-crime | Whole UK |
| police.uk www.police.uk/ | England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Police Scotland: contact us www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us/ | Scotland |
Step by step
- If someone is in immediate danger or the crime is happening now, call 999 and ask for the police.
- Otherwise call 101 or report online: police.uk in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, or Police Scotland's website in Scotland.
- To report a crime anonymously, contact Crimestoppers.
- Keep your crime reference number and look at the support available for victims.
What you need
- Details of what happened: date, time and place
- Any evidence you have, such as photos, messages or descriptions
Common mistakes
- Calling 101 when someone is in danger. Use 999.
- Using Crimestoppers to report that you are a victim or in danger. It is only for anonymous information.
- Reporting online fraud or scams to the local police instead of Report Fraud (or Police Scotland in Scotland).