Police Contact Information

For emergencies – call 999

Ring this number if:

Someone is in danger

You see a crime happening

For non-emergencies call 101 or text 07786 200 814

Contact this number if:

You want advice

You want to report something that isn’t an emergency

For people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired:

For emergencies text 999

For non-emergencies text 07786 200 815 or textphone 18001 101

Need to speak to us?

If you need to speak to us regarding an incident, we can offer you a diary appointment to discuss your concerns at a time and place convenient for you.

To book an appointment
Call: 101

For the hearing impaired
Minicom: 01661 820 915

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Contact information

In an emergency call: 999  Non-emergencies call: 101

How to contact us

If somebody's life is in danger or a crime is taking place, phone 999.

To report all other crimes or incidents, or for general information and advice phone 101.

Call 101 to report a non-emergency
In a non-emergency situation you can also text us on: 07786 200 814

For people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired


  • In an emergency, text to 999

  • In a non-emergency, text to 07786 200 815

  • In a non-emergency, textphone 18001 101

  • Minicom 01661 820 915


If you are calling from outside of England & Wales, please call:

01661 872 555 / (+44) 1661 872 555

Report a non-emergency incident

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If you are the victim or have witnessed any non-emergency incident occurring within the Northumbria Police area, you can use the internet to report non-urgent, less serious crimes.

The system can be used to report details of the following offences:

  • Burglary (non-dwelling)

  • Theft

  • Criminal damage

  • Making off without payment

  • Theft from or damage to motor vehicles.


Complete the online notification process here.