Do you worry about crime in your area?
You have the power to make your street a safer place to live.
When you report a crime you:
- Stop the criminals getting away with it.
- Make it less likely they will do it again.
- Protect other people from becoming victims.
- Stand up for what is right.
What is a crime?
Crime makes people's lives a misery. A crime is anything that is against the law including:
- Buying and selling drugs.
- Intimidation or violence with or without weapons.
- Stealing.
- Driving dangerously or without a licence or insurance.
- Sexual assault.
- Gang crime.
- Vandalism or graffiti.
Do you feel afraid to report crime?
Did you know that:
- You can report a crime anonymously by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or by going online and completing a form.
- The police are required to listen to you, treat you with respect and support you.
- If you see a crime happening you should call 999 and ask to speak to the police - you may save a life doing this.
- If the crime is not urgent you can go to your local police station or call your local police station (their telephone number will be in the phone book).
- If you are frightened for your safety, tell the police and they will help you.
- If you report the crime we have a chance to stop the criminal and they are less likely to do it again.
