By telephone
Call 999 if:
- A crime is happening now
- People are injured
- People are being threatened or are in danger
- The offender is still there or is nearby
999 is for emergencies only - an emergency is something that needs an immediate response. Using the 999 line unnecessarily could prevent somebody who is in danger from getting through to us.
How quickly will we respond?
We aim to answer all 999 calls within 10 seconds and will send an officer immediately. We will tell you our estimated time of arrival and in urban areas will aim to get to you within 15 minutes and in rural areas within 20 minutes.
Call 0845 1 25 35 45 if:
- There is no immediate danger to life
- A crime is not in progress
- The offender is not nearby
Or
- You have a general enquiry
- You want to contact your local neighbourhood policing team
- You want to tell us about something that's happened
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