Crime info

The police recorded 6.7 million crimes in England and Wales in the year ending March 2024. There are many different types of crime and it can affect people in different ways.

If you’ve been affected by crime, we can give you free and confidential support that is personalised to you. We’re an independent charity and anyone can contact us, regardless of whether the crime has been reported or how long ago it happened.

Learn more about different types of crime, the support you can get and how to report a crime.

What is a crime?

Crime affects people from all backgrounds, locations and ages. Find out more about crime.

Reporting a crime

Learn more about how to report a crime and what happens after a police investigation.

Types of crime

Find out more about different types of crime, including domestic violence, hate crime, fraud, and sexual assault.

Get help

There are a number of ways you can contact us to get information and support after experiencing crime.