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Report, apply or register

Different crimes and how to report them, and our application and registration services. Always call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

Emergencies

Dial Triple Zero (000) for police, ambulance and fire emergencies.

Report non-urgent crimes

Use our 24/7 Police Assistance Line and Online Reporting service.

Find a police station

The contact details and addresses of all Victorian police stations.

Anonymously report

Anonymously report a crime online or by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Report emergencies and non-urgent crimes to Victoria Police to help us increase community safety, prevent further crime, and assist you with getting support. Explore a range of reporting, application and registration services below.

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

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 VictoriaExternal Link , 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:

  • 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:

  • 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:

  • 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 lawExternal Link 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 ReportingExternal Link 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 guidanceExternal Link .

    To report located or found property:

    To report a lost firearm:

  • 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:

    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 ReportingExternal Link 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:

  • 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:

    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:

    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 ReportingExternal Link 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:

    To report a stolen firearm:

  • 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

    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:

Applications and registrations

  • About national police record checks

    Scenarios you may need to apply for a national police check include:

    • employment
    • volunteer work
    • occupation-related licencing and registration.

    How to apply

    To apply for a national police check either online or by post, visit our Apply for a national police check page.

    To learn more about national police checks and fingerprinting, visit our National police checks and fingerprinting page.

  • About fingerprinting services

    Victoria Police provides fingerprinting services for a number of purposes.

    How to apply

    To book an appointment for fingerprinting, visit our Book a fingerprinting appointment page.

    To learn more about national police checks and fingerprinting, visit our National police checks and fingerprinting page.

  • About firearm licences

    An appropriate firearm licence is required to purchase, possess, carry and use a firearm in Victoria.

    How to apply

    To apply for a new firearm licence, visit our Apply for a new licence page.

  • About private security licences

    There are a number of activities and security guard sub-activities you can undertake under a private security licence or registration.

    These include:

    • security guards
    • crowd controllers
    • bodyguards
    • investigators.

    How to apply

    To apply for a new private security licence, visit our Applying for a new private security licence or registration page.

  • About Victoria Police careers

    Victoria Police has a range of role opportunities such as:

    • police officer
    • protective services officer (PSO)
    • police custody officer (PCO)
    • Victorian Public Service (VPS) employees.

    How to apply

    To research roles and apply for a career with Victoria Police, visit our Careers and roles page.

  • About party registrations

    Registering your party is important to make sure police are aware of the event and can provide help if things start to get out of hand.

    How to register

    Register your party online with Victoria Police’s Partysafe programExternal Link .

  • About absence from residence registrations

    Letting police know that are going to be away from your residence for a period of time is a proactive way to keep your home and community safe.

    This information could be used to reach you or your emergency contact if there is an incident at your home.

    How to register

    If you are going away, let Victoria Police know by registering your absence from residenceExternal Link .

Compliments and complaints

To submit a compliment or make a complaint about a communication or customer service issue, you are encouraged to:

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