Reporting a Crime
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.
Last Updated - Tuesday, 22 July 2008