Reporting a crime

It can be difficult to decide whether or not you should tell the police and you may be worried about what will happen if you do report the crime. But you can get help.

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How can reporting help?

It can be difficult to decide whether or not you should tell the police and you may be worried about what will happen if you do report the crime. But you can get help.

How do I report a crime?

If you've decided to report a crime there are a number of ways that you can do it.

What happens when I report a crime?

If you decide to report a crime to police, they will need to talk to you to find out the details of what happened and who was involved, before they can start an investigation.