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Crimestoppers


Crimestoppers 0800 555 1111 Anonymous information about a crime may earn a cash rewardCrimestoppers is a way of talking to the Police informally and without telling them who you are. Every day hundreds of ordinary citizens use the scheme to help the Police solve many crimes - not just the most serious. It is highly successful and proves that it is possible to do something to make society safer after all.

How does it work?

Phone any time at all on 0800 555 111. Your call is free from anywhere in the country and the officer you speak to will be understanding and helpful.

You will not be asked your name, address, or phone number.

We will NOT contact you - if you want to ring us back, we'll give you a code number.

to see if you can help with local crimes

The Crimestoppers line sent out 3,840 actions to a number of law enforcement agencies including the Police, HM Customs, Trading Standards and The Benefits Agency amongst others. As a result of these there were 210 arrests and stolen property valued at £196,000 was recovered in addition £142,000 worth of drugs were seized.

Nationally since 1998 when the scheme started over 50,000 criminals have been arrested and charged as a result of calls to CRIMESTOPPERS.

If you have any information on anyone who is committing crime you can make a difference, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 your call may be the one that solves one of the many crimes that occur in our community.