Report a crime
Reporting Crime
In an emergency you should dial 999 when:
- there is a danger to life or a risk of injury being caused, such as a serious road accident or assault.
- a crime is in progress, such as a robbery, burglary or theft, and the offender is still on the scene or has only just left the area.
- the immediate attendance of a police officer is necessary.
Reporting Non-Urgent Crimes
You can now use a national police On-Line Crime Reporting site to report the following categories of crime committed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland:
- Burglary of non-domestic or commercial premises, e.g. sheds and outbuildings
- Theft
- Criminal Damage
- Theft from or damage to vehicles
Please note: You should only report the above crimes via the police On-Line Crime Reporting site. Otherwise, to report non-emergency minor crime phone call Greater Manchester Police's central switchboard number on 0161 872 5050.
Call into any Police Station
Call into any Police Station and speak to a member of staff on duty who will take down details of the crime. For details of Police Station addresses and opening times click here.
Report a Hate Crime
Hate crime is any criminal offence, committed against a person or property that is motivated by the offender's hate against people because of their sex, race, religion, disability or sexual orientation. A victim of hate crime does not have to be either a member of a minority or someone who is for some reason considered vulnerable.
To report a hate crime, click here.
Report Intelligence
If you have any information about any crime and wish to remain anonymous, contact the Crimestoppers freephone on 0800 555111. If your information leads to an award, you may qualify for a reward.
Alternatively you can e-mail your information by submitting an enquiry form.