If a crime is happening, you should report this to the police first. For emergencies dial 999, or non-emergencies call 101.

Things that should be reported to the police are:

• Arson
• Assault
• Criminal Damage
• Dangerous dogs
• Domestic Abuse
• Drug use/drug dealing
• Graffiti – particularly if targeted towards an individual. The police would not be responsible for removing the graffiti but we can help you to report this to the relevant organisation.
• Gun crime
• Hate crime
• Intimidation and harassment
• Knife crime
• Public order – this might be things such as fights, street brawls, neighbourly disputes, arguments between parties where alarm, harassment or distress are said to have been caused, and where direct threats to others are made in public.
• Sexual offenses
• Threats of abuse and violence
• Verbal abuse