Domestic abuse
How to report abuse
If abuse is taking place now, or there is a situation that may become heated or violent, you should:
- telephone the police on 999
- contact 18000 if you are a textphone user
- text the police on 999 (but you must be registered for the emergencySMS service)
If you are not able to speak on the telephone, call the police on your mobile phone using 999, then press 55 to get help through the silent solution system.
Report abuse that is not an emergency
If the situation is not an emergency, you should:
- telephone the police on 101
- make a report to the police online
- make a report at a police station (find your local police station)
- contact 18000 if you are a textphone user
Help and support
If you're a victim of domestic violence, or have been in the past, view our help and support about domestic abuse.
Contact the community safety team
If you have a question about reporting domestic abuse that is not answered on these pages, contact the community safety team.