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Online (if available with the local force in charge)
Search by location
to find out which force's jurisdiction it falls into.
By Phone - 101
Report online or call
101
if you want to report a minor crime or incident, such as:
a stolen item
property damage
a civil dispute
if you suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood
to share information about possible criminal activity in your area
antisocial behaviour
non-urgent enquiries
Emergency
By Phone - 999
Call
999
if:
a serious offence is in progress or has just happened
someone is in immediate danger of harm
property is in danger of being damaged
a serious disruption to the public is likely
Your call should be answered within ten seconds. A trained member of staff will ask you what happened and where you are. They may ask you if you need any other emergency services, such as an ambulance.Â
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service on 18000.Â
Silent 999 calls
If you're in danger but you can't talk on the phone, you should still callÂ
999
, thenÂ
follow these instructions
 depending on whether you're calling from a mobile or a landline.
Anti-Terrorist Hotline - 0800 789 321
Call the UK Anti-Terrorist Hotline on
0800 789 321
if you've seen or heard something you think could suggest terrorist activity.Â
Report crime anonymously to Crimestoppers
Online -
crimestoppers-uk.org
By phone -
0800 555 111
If you want to report a crime, but you don't want to identify yourself, contact Crimestoppers.Â
They'll ask questions about the crime but won't ask about you. If you're concerned your call could be traced, dial 141 before 0800 555 111, this will block your phone number.Â
0800 numbers are free from a landline and don't show up on BT or cable phone bills.Â
Report fraud and cyber crime to Report Fraud
Online -
reportfraud.police.uk
By phone -
0300 123 2040
If you've been the victim of a cyber crime or fraud, or you suspect one is being attempted, report it to Report Fraud.Â
Report Fraud is the UK’s national cyber crime and fraud reporting service.
Find the local force responsible
Find a force and how to get in touch with them, or
view a list of all of the UK police forces
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Report online or call [101](tel:101) if you want to report a minor crime or incident, such as:
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- to share information about possible criminal activity in your area
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- non-urgent enquiries
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Call [999](tel:999) if:
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- someone is in immediate danger of harm
- property is in danger of being damaged
- a serious disruption to the public is likely
Your call should be answered within ten seconds. A trained member of staff will ask you what happened and where you are. They may ask you if you need any other emergency services, such as an ambulance.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service on 18000.
**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](https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/what-and-how-to-report/how-to-report/how-to-make-a-silent-999-call/ "Instructions for making a silent 999 call") depending on whether you're calling from a mobile or a landline.
### Anti-Terrorist Hotline - 0800 789 321
Call the UK Anti-Terrorist Hotline on [0800 789 321](tel:0800789321) if you've seen or heard something you think could suggest terrorist activity.
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#### Online - [crimestoppers-uk.org](https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ "https://crimestoppers-uk.org/")
#### By phone - [0800 555 111](tel:0800555111)
If you want to report a crime, but you don't want to identify yourself, contact Crimestoppers.
They'll ask questions about the crime but won't ask about you. If you're concerned your call could be traced, dial 141 before 0800 555 111, this will block your phone number.
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| Readable Markdown | ### Non-emergency
#### Online (if available with the local force in charge)
[Search by location](https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/) to find out which force's jurisdiction it falls into.
#### By Phone - 101
Report online or call [101](tel:101) if you want to report a minor crime or incident, such as:
- a stolen item
- property damage
- a civil dispute
- if you suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood
- to share information about possible criminal activity in your area
- antisocial behaviour
- non-urgent enquiries
### Emergency
#### By Phone - 999
Call [999](tel:999) if:
- a serious offence is in progress or has just happened
- someone is in immediate danger of harm
- property is in danger of being damaged
- a serious disruption to the public is likely
Your call should be answered within ten seconds. A trained member of staff will ask you what happened and where you are. They may ask you if you need any other emergency services, such as an ambulance.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the textphone service on 18000.
**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](https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/what-and-how-to-report/how-to-report/how-to-make-a-silent-999-call/ "Instructions for making a silent 999 call") depending on whether you're calling from a mobile or a landline.
### Anti-Terrorist Hotline - 0800 789 321
Call the UK Anti-Terrorist Hotline on [0800 789 321](tel:0800789321) if you've seen or heard something you think could suggest terrorist activity.
### Report crime anonymously to Crimestoppers
#### Online - [crimestoppers-uk.org](https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ "https://crimestoppers-uk.org/")
#### By phone - [0800 555 111](tel:0800555111)
If you want to report a crime, but you don't want to identify yourself, contact Crimestoppers.
They'll ask questions about the crime but won't ask about you. If you're concerned your call could be traced, dial 141 before 0800 555 111, this will block your phone number.
0800 numbers are free from a landline and don't show up on BT or cable phone bills.
### Report fraud and cyber crime to Report Fraud
#### Online - [reportfraud.police.uk](https://reportfraud.police.uk/)
#### By phone - [0300 123 2040](tel:03001232040)
If you've been the victim of a cyber crime or fraud, or you suspect one is being attempted, report it to Report Fraud.
Report Fraud is the UK’s national cyber crime and fraud reporting service.
### Find the local force responsible
Find a force and how to get in touch with them, or [view a list of all of the UK police forces](https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/uk-police-forces/). |
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