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Crime
Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111

Child Abuse
Childline: 0800 11 11
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000

Honour Based Violence
CHOICE: 0800 599 365

Domestic Violence
NCDV: 0844 8044 999

Sexual Assault (R.E.A.C.H)
Newcastle:  0191 221 9222
Sunderland: 0191 565 3725

Victims of Crime
Victim Support: 0845 303 0900

How do I report to ARCH?
Phone 0800 032 3288
This is available 24 hours a day and is free.
There is a translation service to over 100 languages.

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Crime prevention advice

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Bogus callers

Most callers to your home are genuine, but there are a few who are not. It is important to take precautions to prevent bogus callers from getting into your home.

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Vehicle security

After your home the most expensive thing you will buy is a car, whether for business or pleasure.





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Advice for victims of crime

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Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse happens every day, in every part of the UK.  Each minute in the UK, the police receive a call from the public for assistance about domestic abuse.

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Child abuse

Northumbria Police ensures that all allegations involving child abuse are investigated thoroughly but sensitively, always putting first the needs of children who are at risk of harm.


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