Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers Trust, set up in 1988
is the only UK charity aimed at putting criminals behind bars
through an anonymous freephone
number:
0800 555 111
Callers with information on crime
are not asked their name. This anonymity is the key to the scheme's
success, because it provides callers with complete safety from any
reprisals.
Crimestoppers Trust
works in partnership with the police. Operating through 30 UK
regions, each call centre is supported by a board of volunteers
drawn from the local business community and the media.
The Trust's job is to make sure that the phone keeps ringing, by
promoting and explaining the scheme to the public at
large.
Crime reduction is the responsibility of the whole community not
just the police. With your help, we can all work together and
reduce serious offences, petty crime, and make our streets
safer.
When you call, Crimestoppers
protect your identity by putting in place the following
policies:
- No-one will ask for your name or telephone number
- You will not need to visit a police station
- Your telephone call is not recorded
- Your telephone number is not traced
So, what happens when you actually make a call to
Crimestoppers?
If you have information relating
to criminal activities, such as drug dealing, rape, murder or
burglary, call Crimestoppers immediately on:
0800 555
111.
Your call is then directed to the
closest Crimestoppers call centre, where an operator will take the
relevant information. If you wish to call back at any time, you
will be given a unique code. You will not be required to give your
name or to visit a police station.
Police will research the
information which may be used to help catch and to solve crimes.
You may be entitled to a reward. If so, you will be asked to call
back later and use your unique code.
To find out more about Crimestoppers visit their website
at:
