Doncaster Council

To report a crime

When to dial 999 

• When there is a threat to life (including road traffic accidents where persons are injured, the road is blocked or a vehicle involved in the accident has failed to stop). 
• Violence to a person or damage to property is imminent. 
• A serious offence is actually in progress. 
• A suspected offender is still at the scene of a crime or any delay in reporting the incident may prevent the offender being apprehended. 
• Serious disruption to the public is currently taking place or, is likely to take place.      

When to dial South Yorkshire Police Switchboard - 0114 220 2020

• To report a crime not currently taking place and no offender is present.
• Road Traffic Accidents where there are no injuries, the highway is not blocked and all parties involved are still at the scene.
• Where the call is of a routine nature or, to make an appointment to attend an enquiry office.
• Requests for advice or to give information.
• Lost Found Property enquiries.