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Report emergencies and non-urgent crimes to Victoria Police to help us increase community safety, prevent further crime, and assist you with getting support.
Emergency reporting
In an emergency, to report a crime in progress, or to ask for immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Non-emergency reporting options
To find the right service to report a non-urgent crime, select from the following categories:
About anonymous reporting
If you have witnessed a crime or incident, you can anonymously report crime information to Crime Stoppers Victoria, including your knowledge about:
- drugs
- firearms
- high-risk drivers
- wanted persons
- suspicious activity
- other crime.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Share crime information with Crime Stoppers Victoria by:
- submitting an online report
- calling 1800 333 000.
About change or suppression (conversion) practices
A change or suppression (conversion) practice is a practice that intends to forcibly change a person's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
For more information regarding discreet help and reporting, visit Report a change or suppression (conversion) practice.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
If there is no immediate danger, contact your local police station to speak with a police officer.
About cold cases
Cold cases are unsolved investigations.
Take a look at our list of cold case stories to see if you recognise a name or face, and let us know if you have any information to report.
Regardless of how insignificant a piece of information may seem to you, coupled with other information, it may be that little piece that helps us solve a cold case.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Anyone with information about a cold case can:
- submit a confidential online report through the Crime Stoppers Victoria website, or call 1800 333 000
- contact your local police station to speak with a police officer.
About Victoria Police employee complaints
We take complaints and allegations of crimes committed by Victoria Police employees seriously.
Crimes you can report for investigation include:
- family violence
- sexual offences
- corruption
- misconduct
- improper conduct.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
If there is no immediate danger:
- visit our Reporting family violence or sexual offences perpetrated by a Victoria Police employee page for guidance and options
- visit our Complaints page to report a serious concern about Victoria Police employee corruption, misconduct or improper conduct.
About cybercrime
Cybercrime is the use of a computer or online network to commit crimes such as:
- online fraud or scams
- identity theft
- online image abuse
- stalking
- threats and intimidation.
Cybercrime also describes crimes directed at computers or other information communications technologies, such as computer intrusions and denial of service attacks.
About frauds and scams
A fraud or scam is when you have had money or personal information taken through deceptive or dishonest behaviour.
Examples of fraud-related offences include:
- bank, investment, or share trading fraud
- lawyer fraud
- real estate fraud
- superannuation fraud
- telecommunication fraud
- employee or WorkCover fraud.
Common scams include:
- banking and investment scams
- telephone scams
- spam emails
- door-to-door scams
- scams from interstate or overseas
- financial and investment scams.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
For information on how to report a non-urgent cybercrime, fraud or scam, explore the following pages:
About family violence
Family violence is threatening or abusive behaviour between people in current or past family, domestic or intimate relationships.
The law defines family violence as behaviour by a family member that creates fear and control over:
- their partner
- ex-partner
- other family members.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
If there is no immediate danger, contact your local police station to speak with a police officer.
For more information regarding discreet help and reporting, visit our Family violence page.
About lost property
Lost property is personal property that an owner unintentionally and involuntarily parts with.
When to report
Items that have a high and/or sentimental value and are identifiable can be reported.
We do not take lost property reports for items that are of low value or have no unique features.
What you need to report
Identification information is optional and if provided, may assist us in the further investigation of an event.
You need to provide sufficient detail to identify your property, including:
- unique or distinguishing features, colours, and/or markings
- make, model, and brand
- serial/ID numbers
- IMEI numbers for phones (your phone provider can give you this number if you don’t know it)
- the circumstances of how the item or items were lost.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Our Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service allows you to report some non-urgent crimes or events 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To report personal property lost in Victoria:
For information on what you can and can’t report online, read our Lost property guidance.
To report located or found property:
- contact your local police station.
To report a lost firearm:
- contact your local police station
- contact the Licensing and Regulation Division on 1300 651 645, or via email lrd@police.vic.gov.au
About missing persons
You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone as missing. A person can be reported as missing at any time. There is no time limit or period to wait.
How to report
If the missing person is in danger, is a young child, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
For information on how or when to report a missing person, including what information you will need to provide to police, visit our report a missing person page.
About missing registered sex offenders
Offenders become registrable by being sentenced for sex offences against children.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
If there is no immediate danger and you have information to report about a missing registered sex offender, visit our Reporting missing registered sex offenders page.
About prejudice motivated crimes
Prejudice motivated crime is any crime motivated by prejudice, bias or hatred towards a person, or a group, due to the victim’s actual or perceived characteristic(s). These characteristics can include:
- religion
- race
- sex
- age
- disability
- sexual identity
- gender identity
- homelessness
- political activity.
In addition, there may be offences under specific legislation.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
When there is no immediate danger:
- report property damage motivated by prejudice (including graffiti or vandalism) by submitting an online report
- report property damage motivated by prejudice by calling our Police Assistance Line on 131 444, or
- contact your local police station.
For more information, visit our Prejudice motivated crime page.
About property damage
Property damage can include damage to your home, car and personal possessions. It can also include vandalism and graffiti done without the owner’s permission.
What you need to report
Identification information is optional and if provided, may assist us in the further investigation of an event.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Our Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service allows you to report some non-urgent crimes or events 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To report property damage, including graffiti or vandalism, when there is no immediate danger:
- use our online reporting tool
- call our Police Assistance Line on 131 444
- contact your local police station.
About sexual offences and child abuse
Sexual offences can refer to a broad range of sexual behaviours that make a person feel uncomfortable, frightened or threatened.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
If there is no immediate danger, contact your local police station to speak with a police officer.
For more information, visit our Reporting sexual offences and child abuse page.
About stalking
Stalking is a crime in Victoria and should be reported to the police to prevent the offender from committing a more serious crime. Stalking is defined as a series of behaviours through which someone imposes themselves into another person’s life in a way that causes distress, fear, and disruption.
Non-Family Violence (NFV) Stalking relates to stalking by a person who is:
- either unknown to the victim or is an acquaintance (friend of a friend, friend of a relative etc)
- a current or ex-colleague (work-related acquaintance)
- a neighbour
- or any person with which the victim has never had an intimate, personal relationship with.
For reporting options related to issues with a with a family member, partner, or ex-partner, view the family violence menu above.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
When there is no immediate danger, report stalking:
- directly to a police officer by contacting your local police station, or
- online through ReportCyber where the alleged stalking occurs mainly online.
For more information about non-family violence stalking, visit our stalking page.
For information about family violence, visit our family violence section.
About suspicious farm activity
Suspicious farm activity is unusual movements of stock or farm equipment by suspicious or unknown vehicles or people.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
If there is no immediate danger:
- call our Police Assistance Line on 131 444 to report non-urgent crime
- submit an anonymous online report through the Crime Stoppers Victoria website, or call 1800 333 000.
To locate your closest Farm Crime Liaison Officer, or for more information, visit our Farm and rural safety page.
About theft or burglary
Theft is when your property is taken without your permission with the intention of not giving it back. An example of theft includes burglary.
What you need to report
Identification information is optional and if provided, may assist us in the further investigation of an event.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Remember, your safety and the safety of those around you is more important than trying to prevent theft or burglary.
Our Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service allows you to report some non-urgent crimes or events 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To report a theft when there is no immediate danger:
- use our online reporting tool - maximum of 10 stolen items, including bicycles or property from your car
- call our Police Assistance Line on 131 444 - more than 10 stolen items or a stolen motor vehicle.
- contact your local police station.
To report a stolen firearm:
- contact your local police station
- contact the Licensing and Regulation Division on 1300 651 645, or via email licensingregulation@police.vic.gov.au
About unwanted sexual and anti-social behaviour
Unwanted sexual behaviour and anti-social behaviour is any form of unwelcome behaviour that makes you or others feel:
- uncomfortable
- frightened
- threatened.
These behaviours can be physical or verbal, subtle or direct, ongoing or a one-off.
How to report
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or if you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
Text STOPIT to notify us of non-urgent incidents
If there is no immediate danger, or you don't want to make a formal report, you can inform Victoria Police by texting STOPIT to 0499 455 455 from your mobile phone.
STOPIT is a non-urgent, text-based notification service for the discreet reporting of unwanted sexual or anti-social behaviours on public transport.
Text STOPIT to 0499 455 455(opens in a new window)
You can learn more about STOPIT on the Unwanted sexual and anti-social behaviour on public transport page.
Note: STOPIT is not monitored live. For immediate police assistance, call Triple Zero (000) and speak to an operator.Formally report a crime when there is no immediate danger
If you wish to make a non-urgent formal crime report, you can:
- speak to police officers or protective services officers (PSOs) on the public transport service or at a station
- visit a police station to make a formal report
- contact Crime Stoppers anonymously online, or call 1800 333 000.
Communication assistance
Access services for people who are Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment and interpreter or translating services on our communication assistance page.
Applications and registrations
You can apply or register for various Victoria Police services.
Learn more about these services and how to apply on our apply or register page.
Compliments and complaints
To submit a compliment or make a complaint about a communication or customer service issue, you are encouraged to:
- make a compliment or complaint online
- contact your local police station.
Contact us
Find the right Victoria Police contact details and communication options, as well as non-emergency and support services, on our contact us page.
Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting
Report non-urgent crimes with our 24/7 Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting platform for non-emergency incidents and crimes.
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