Reporting a Crime

Reporting a crime in an emergency

If there is an emergency telephone 999.
You should use this number if you think there is an immediate threat to life or property.

Reporting a non-emergency crime

Non –emergency police line telephone 08451 - 253545,
or Blackpool Police Station 01253 293933.

Reporting a crime anonymously

If you have any information on a crime and wish to report it anonymously. Crimestoppers telephone - 0800 555 111.

Reporting a Hate crime

A hate crime is any incident committed against a person or property that is motivated by the offender's hatred or dislike of a person or group of people because of their race, religion, gender, disability or sexual orientation.

Hate crime can take many forms - physical attacks, verbal abuse, damage to property, offensive letters and leaflets, as well as neighbour disputes, threats, abusive gestures, arson and graffiti.

If you believe the incident is an emergency or there is an immediate threat to life or property you should telephone 999.

If you prefer, you can report a hate crime to your local police station by telephoning their non-emergency number on 01253 – 293933.

You can also obtain a copy of the True Visions Self Reporting Form from public places, e.g. doctors surgeries, libraries and community centres, or by visiting the link below.

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