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Is it an emergency?
Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon? Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away? If so, please call 999 now.
Online
There are some things you can tell us about online. Your report will be dealt with by our control room in exactly the same way whether you report it online or call us.
Are you contacting us about any of these?
By phone
In an emergency 999
Call 999 if:
- a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed
- someone is in immediate danger or harm
- property is in danger of being damaged
- a serious disruption to the public is likely
Hearing or speech impairments
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.
Silent 999 calls
If you're in danger but you can't talk on the phone, you should still call 999, then follow these instructions.
Non-emergency 101
Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.
Asking us for an update or need to update a report?
You can contact some police forces online to get an update or add something to a report: find out if you can do it online.
Report anonymously to Crimestoppers
Online http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
By phone 0800 555 111
Contact Crimestoppers to anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour.
Visit us
You can find out which force covers any area in the UK here.