How to report a crime

Emergencies

In an emergency you should contact 999.

The emergency service is for use when an immediate response is required.  You should use this service if a crime is happening now or if anyone is in immediate danger.  If that is not the case then see below for non-emergency situations.

The 999 system handles calls for the fire brigade and ambulance services so be clear to say which service you need.

Non-emergency number: 08452 777 444

Minicom: 01392 452935

Reporting anonymously

Call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Reporting possible terrorist activity

Call the confidential Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321

Online reporting

You are now able to report certain minor crimes over the internet, as long as you do not require an urgent response, using the facility at https://services.devon-cornwall.police.uk/crimereporting/

The types of crime that you can report using this service include: