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Overview
If you have experienced a crime, witnessed, or know about one, and want to report it, you have options.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the Police on 111
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You can report a crime whenever you feel ready
You can discuss your options with police before deciding to formally report a crime.
No matter how long ago the crime happened, you can still report it to police.
Reporting a crime as soon as possible can help keep you and other people safe, help you access financial support or make an insurance claim.
Anyone can report a crime
Anyone can report a crime. This includes:
- the person who experienced the crime
- a person who has seen the crime (sometimes called an eyewitness)
- the person who has committed the crime
- a person who knows about the crime (even if they were not involved).
You can bring a family or whānau member with you to the police station to help you with reporting.
Reporting to police
For information on reporting to police, visit: How to report to police
Reporting anonymously
You can report information without giving your name through Crime Stoppers (Aukati Takahi Ture) by:
- Freephone: 0800 555 112
- filling in a secure online report form: Crime Stoppers New Zealand(external link)
You can choose whether to report a crime
You aren’t legally required to report a crime if you don’t want to.
Some professionals have mandatory reporting duties, but not the general public.