Report a 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.
Find out what happens when you call triple zero.
Non-urgent incidents
If you need police assistance, but it’s not an emergency, phone Policelink on 131 444 (24 hours 7 days).
You can also visit, write to, or phone your nearest police station
Examples of non-urgent incidents include:
- property damage
- stealing
- break and enters
- stolen vehicles
- lost property.
Information about a crime — Crimestoppers
You can provide anonymous information about any criminal activity to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (24 hours 7 days).
Signs of terrorism
You can report possible signs of terrorism to the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 (24 hours 7 days).
