Crime has affected everyone at some point in his or her life in one way or another. There may be occasions when you have information about possible criminal activity taking place but you feel uncomfortable reporting the matter to the police. It’s easy to feel that there’s nothing you can do or to worry about the consequences if you do pass on information. With Crimestoppers you have the power to tackle crime without leaving yourself open. It’s easy, it’s anonymous, it’s up to you.
WHY RING CRIMESTOPPERS ?
Crimestoppers is an independent UK-wide charity working to stop crime. Every month
they receive an average of 6,000 anonymous calls, which lead to over 500 arrests.
Every call is valuable to Crimestoppers. Often your information will be used to help
solve existing investigations. Sometimes however, the information may be entirely
new to the police and will enable them to tackle crimes that they may otherwise be
unaware of. That is why your call to Crimestoppers could be so crucial.
WHO ANSWERS WHEN YOU CALL ?
A person, not a machine, will answer your call to Crimestoppers. Any information
given will be passed to the area police concerned.
Crimestoppers call operators are specially trained in talking to their callers. They do
not use a script or fill in a standard form with your information. Each call is individual
so their call handlers are responsive to your needs and the information you have.
If for any reason Crimestoppers cannot take your call you will not be asked to leave a
message. Please ring back another time – between 8am and 10pm.
WHAT DO CRIMESTOPPERS WANT TO KNOW ?
Crimestoppers wants your information, not your name. You will be asked questions
about the information you are giving them – but you will not be asked your name,
address, or anything that will allow them to identify you.
Their call operators are not allowed to let the police know anything about you which
may reveal your identity, e.g. if the call is about a neighbour of yours we will not
disclose this. We don’t even make a note of your gender.
REMEMBER…
The 0800 555 111 service is for confidential non-emergency reports only; if you have an emergency problem you should dial the 999 emergency service.