Report Crime With Scotland Police
✅ Article By Karen Fullerton-Chalmers & Reviewed By Zeynep Topcu
Police Scotland was established on 1 April 2013 and is responsible for policing across Scotland with some 28,168 square miles, covering a third of the United Kingdom’s landmass with a unique range of urban, rural, island and remote communities.
It is the second largest force in the UK after the Metropolitan Police. There's a workforce of 23,000 officers and staff working together for the people of Scotland. Police Scotland aims to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities in Scotland.
Visit the Scotland Police Crime Reporting page to find details on how to report a crime.
Report Incidents To Scotland Police
Visit Scotland Police official website to report below Crimes:
Advice And Support
Visit below links to tell Scotland Police about:
Emergency Contact Numbers
Call 999 right away for any emergency, such as:
- You are witnessing a crime or someone in extreme danger.
- A serious offence is in progress, or the offender is still at the crime scene.
- Someone is causing damage to a property.
When you are in danger and can't speak, Please follow the steps below:
Call 999 from your cell phone:
- Police won't be able to track your location, so you may cough, press some keys or provide any clue to locate you.
- Press 55 when prompted, and a Police officer will be able to listen to the voice coming through the phone.
- Police can track your location even if you don't speak.
- They will be able to hear your background noises and send an immediate rescue if they a suspect any danger.
Non-Emergency Crime Reporting
Call 101 when it is less urgent, but you need to report a crime or an offence such as:
- Stolen Car
- Property Damaged
- Drug Dealing
- Traffic Accident
Textphone Service
Contact CrimeStoppers
To anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour:
- Visit Crimestoppers website at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
- Call 0800 555 111 to Report by Phone.
