Contacting the Police
Emergency - In an emergency phone 999
If you're deaf or hard of hearing, use the textphone service on 18000
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
Non-emergency - 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
Anti-Terrorist Hotline - 0800 789 321
Call the UK Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321 or report online if you've seen or heard something you think could suggest terrorist activity.
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.
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 Action Fraud
Online - actionfraud.police.uk
By phone - 0300 123 2040
If you've been the victim of a fraud, online fraud, cyber crime or you suspect one is being attempted, report it to Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre.
Neighbourhood Watch
Information about the Neighbourhood Watch scheme in Pytchley will be added to this page in the near future