Police services and reporting crime
Reporting crime
In an emergency
You should phone Triple Zero (000):
- if a crime is happening now
- when a life is threatened.
If you have a speech or hearing disability you can access the Triple Zero (000) service via the National Relay Service on 106.
Non-urgent incidents
If you need police assistance, but it’s not an emergency, you can:
- phone Policelink on 131 444 (24 hours 7 days), or
- complete a Policelink online report.
You can also visit your nearest police station.
Examples of non-urgent incidents include:
- property damage
- stealing
- break and enters
- stolen vehicles
- lost property.
Police services
There are various police programs that aim to improve community safety and reduce crime.
Crime Stoppers
You can provide anonymous information about any criminal activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (24 hours 7 days).
National Security Hotline
You can report possible signs of terrorism to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 (24 hours 7 days).
Helpful resources
