Advice and further information
Reporting a crime
If you’ve been a victim of crime, you can report a crime in several ways:
- If it’s an emergency and the crime is still taking place, call 999 and ask for the police.
- If it’s not an emergency, call 101 the police non-emergency number
- You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously with information about crime. Call 0800 555 111 or report in online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
Victim Support
If you’ve been affected by crime, there is support available to you. Anyone affected by crime in England or Wales can contact Victim Support, a free and confidential service. Victim support also help children and young people who have been affected by crime.
They can also help you contact your nearest victim support team.
Victim Support have a National Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111, or you can visit their website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
Domestic abuse
If you have been affected by Domestic Abuse or are concerned about someone you know, there are organisations who can help you.
Contact any of the following organisations to get help and advice about domestic abuse:
- English National Domestic Violence Helpline
0808 2000 247
www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk - Galop (for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people)
0800 999 5428
www.galop.org.uk - Men’s Advice Line
0808 801 0327
www.mensadviceline.org.uk - Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 80 10 800
www.allwaleshelpline.org.uk - Women’s Aid Federation (Northern Ireland)
0800 917 1414
www.womensaidni.org
Reporting Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse or violence is a crime and should be reported to the police.
- If it’s an emergency and the crime is still taking place, call 999 and ask for the police.
- If it’s not an emergency, call 101 the police non-emergency number
- You can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you want to remain anonymous.
Under 18?
Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to them by calling 0800 1111, or by visiting their website: https://www.childline.org.uk/