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Report emergencies and non-urgent crimes to Victoria Police. 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).
Anonymous reporting
Report crime information anonymously with Crime Stoppers by making a report online, or over the phone on 1800 333 000.
Non-urgent reporting
Non-urgent crimes and events that have already occurred do not require immediate police attendance.
To find the right service to report a non-urgent crime, explore the following categories:
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, fraud, scams and online safety
Cybercrime is any type of crime that involves a computer, network, or online device. These crimes often target your identity and your money, as well as your personal online safety.
Fraud and scams can happen both in-person and online.
Typical cybercrimes, fraud and scams include:
- identity theft and misuse
- money and investment fraud or scams
- sextortion (sexual extortion) scams
- image based sexual offences
- device hacking, phishing and ransomware
- online bullying and harassment.
Find out more about different cybercrimes, safety tips and reporting options at Cybercrime, fraud, scams and online safety.
How to report
To report the matter to police, visit ReportCyber.
If anyone is in danger, a crime is currently occurring, or you need immediate police attendance, please call Triple Zero (000).
For information on different cybercrimes, fraud and scams and how to report them visit the following pages:
About elder abuse
Elder abuse is any act by a trusted person or a family member causing harm to an older person. The victims often hide the abuse as they feel scared or ashamed.
The abuse can be:
- emotional or psychological
- financial
- social
- physical
- sexual
- neglect.
These behaviours can be ongoing or a one-off.
How to report
If you know someone experiencing elder abuse, you can report it.
In an emergency always call Triple Zero (000).
- If English is not your first language, call Triple Zero (000) and tell them your language. They will connect you to an interpreter.
- The National Relay Service can help with an emergency call if you are Deaf, have a hearing impairment, or have difficulty with speech or communication.
You can also report elder abuse by contacting your local police station.
Crime Stoppers Victoria
You can make a non-urgent report of elder abuse online at Crime Stoppers Victoria(opens in a new window). You might be a friend, a family member or someone working in aged care, health or banking who is concerned about an older person.
You can report this at Crime Stoppers Victoria by selecting:
- 'Suspicious activity or other crime' followed by
- 'Elder abuse (including financial elder abuse)'.
About family violence
Family violence is threatening or abusive behaviour between people in current or past family, domestic or intimate relationships.
The Family Violence Protection Act 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 Report family violence.
About fuel theft
Fuel theft is when a customer leaves a petrol station without paying for their fuel.
What you need to report
Only retailers can report fuel theft from their petrol station.
Note down any information about the offender and their vehicle, such as:
- their age, appearance and clothing
- the vehicle make, model, colour, and registration number
- the date and time the theft occurred
- the type of fuel taken
- if CCTV footage is available.
How to report
If the offender is still on site and you need immediate police response, call Triple Zero (000).
To report a fuel theft when there is no immediate danger, make a fuel theft report through our online reporting tool.
About hate (prejudice-motivated) crime, hate incidents, and serious vilification
A hate crime is an act or behaviour motivated by hatred or prejudice towards a person or group of people which meets the legal threshold of a crime.
A hate incident shows the same prejudice but doesn’t meet the legal threshold for a crime.
A person commits a serious vilification offence if they:
- incite hatred, on the ground of a protected attribute, or,
- threaten physical harm or property damage on the ground of a protected attribute.
For more information, visit our hate (prejudice-motivated) crime and incidents page.
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 hate crime, incident, or serious vilification, visit our hate (prejudice-motivated) crime and incidents 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 lost property that is not covered by our Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service, contact your local police station.
To report that you have located or found property, contact your local police station.
To report a lost firearm, contact your local police station as soon as possible.
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 property damage
Property damage can include damage to your home, business, 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).
The 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:
To report property damage that is not covered by our Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service, 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 stolen 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).
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:
- report stolen property online - including bicycles, property from your car, or stolen motor vehicle.
- call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444.
Some items are not covered by our Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service, such as retail theft.
To report stolen property that is not covered by this service, contact your local police station.
To report a stolen firearm, contact your local police station as soon as possible.
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
Additional reporting and communication pathways are available on our communication assistance page, for people who:
- are Deaf
- have a hearing or speech impairment
- require an interpreter, or
- require translating services.
Translated reporting information
Information on how to report through our Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service is available in multiple languages.
Alternatively, you can explore information to help you use the language settings or accessibility tools on your device on our Privacy page.
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