Report a crime & crime prevention

If you've been the victim of a crime, we would encourage you to report it as it's the best way of bringing the offender to justice and it might prevent others from becoming victims.

When to contact the police

Please only phone 999 in an emergency: if someone is badly hurt, if life is threatened, if there is a fire, someone is drowning, the crime is in progress.

Only phone 101 to:

• report crime related information
• contact local officers
• get crime prevention advice
• make us aware of policing issues in your local area
• make an appointment with a police officer

To find out more

For more information and advice about how to report a crime, please visit the Devon and Cornwall Police website.

Crime Prevention

Thankfully Mid Devon remains a relatively low crime area, but an opportunist thief may be at work.

We can all help to deter would-be thieves from causing misery to some unfortunate people. By using a fair degree of common sense and by taking simple precautions you can make life more difficult for them.

If you see someone acting suspiciously, don't be afraid to ring 999 and tell the police. Nobody will criticise you if the person or persons you have seen turn out to be genuine.

For crime prevention advice about keeping your property and belongings safe, see Devon & Cornwall Police - Crime Prevention.