Report a crime
Report an emergency
If you're deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or have a speech-impairment, a text phone is available on 18000.
If you've registered with emergencySMS – and you have no other option – you can send a text message to 999.
When to call 999
In an emergency, call 999 if:
- there's a risk of personal injury or loss of life
- a crime is happening now
- someone suspected of a crime is nearby
Report a non-emergency
Call 101 to contact the police if the crime isn't an emergency.
If you're deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or have a speech-impairment, a text phone is available on 18001 101.
Examples of crimes that don't need an emergency response include:
- your car has been stolen
- your property has been damaged
- you suspect drug use or dealing
- you want to report a minor traffic collision
- you want to give the police information about crime in your area
Report a crime online
In a non-emergency, you can report the following crimes on the Police Scotland website:
You can also fill out the Crimestoppers online form if you want to report a crime anonymously.
Report a crime anonymously
Contact Crimestoppers to report a crime anonymously. They'll pass the information about the crime to the police.
Crimestoppers
Telephone: 0800 555 111
Find out about call charges
Online: fill in the Crimestoppers online form
You can report hate crime through a third party reporting centre – like a housing association or victim support office. Trained staff can help you submit a report to the police (if that's what you want), or they can do it on your behalf.
Report a crime at a police station
In a non-emergency, you can report a crime at a police station.
Find your local police station on the Police Scotland website.
The opening hours of police stations are liable to change. You can call 101 before visiting to make sure a member of staff will be there to help you.
If you're a visitor to Scotland, it might also be worth contacting your embassy or consulate website to see if they can give you help and advice.