Reporting crime
Stratford-on-Avon District Council works closely with Warwickshire Police to tackle crime and to make South Warwickshire a safer place to live and visit.
If you are a victim of a crime please report it as soon as possible in the following ways -
- In an emergency dial 999: if you think there is an immediate threat to life or property
- If it is not an emergency call 101: if it doesn't require an immediate police response, or the crime has already taken place or online at www.warwickshire.police.uk and then report to fill out relevant online form.
- To report a crime anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, a text phone is available on 18000
Stratford-on-Avon District Council Takes Hate Crime Seriously
No one should experience hate crime. If you have experienced or witnessed a hate crime, it's important to report it. Your report helps protect you and others.
How to Report Hate Crime
- Online: Report incidents to the Warwickshire Hate Crime Partnership via the Report Hate Now website.
- By Phone: Call Warwickshire Police on 101 (or 999 in an emergency).
Warwickshire Domestic Abuse
If you are in danger or need help, leave your property if you can and go to your nearest police station. If that's not possible, try to get a message to friends, family, or neighbours.
Reporting Incidents
If you see or hear an incident where someone is at risk of harm, call Warwickshire Police on 999 immediately.
Your call could save a life.
If You Can't Speak on the Phone
There are systems in place to connect you to the right service:
From a Mobile Phone
- Dial 999 and stay on the line.
- Press 55 when prompted – this alerts the operator that you need emergency help.
- The call handler will ask simple yes/no questions.
- If you still can't speak, listen carefully to instructions so help can be sent.
- Important: Mobile calls do not allow police to track your location.
From a Landline
- Dial 999 and stay on the line.
- Pressing 55 does not work on landlines.
- If you can't speak, stay on the line – the operator will connect you to a police call handler.
- If you put the phone down, the line stays open for 45 seconds.
- If you pick it up again and the operator is concerned for your safety, you'll be connected to a police call handler.
