Nee-naw, nee-naw.

It’s a sound that can send shudders down your spine.

But, it doesn’t have to: there is plenty of crime prevention, police and legal advice out there.

Find the best of the best below.

Useful Phone Numbers

In an emergency, telephone 999.

If you are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, a text phone is available on 18000.

For all other calls to the police in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, please telephone 101.

If you are deaf, deafened, hard of hearing or have a speech impairment, a text phone is available on 18001 101.

Crimestoppers 0800 555 111

Anti-terrorist Hotline 0800 789 321

British Transport Police 0800 40 50 40

Victim Supportline 08 08 16 89 111

Action Fraud 0300 123 2040

NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000

Meic (national helpline for young people in Wales) 080880 23456

Top Links

The Mix – Crime & Safety – Non-judgemental legal information and support for young people that’s clear and easy to understand. Amazing resource.

Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Young people and the law – Police, anti-social behaviour, legal aid, witnesses, and much more.

Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Legal System – How to take your case to court and get legal advice, police powers, and much more.

Information & advice – Police.uk – Practical information about reporting incidents, how the police work, and how to help cut crime.

Y-Stop – A stop and search project for young people, by young people. Check their search card out for practical tips on dealing with the police if you’re stopped. They also have an app.

Local Links

Police and crime commissioner for North Wales Police

Advice & Information – North Wales Police 

Diverse Cymru – Help and support in discrimination / equality issues.

Other links you might find useful

Reporting crime – Police.uk 

Crime prevention advice – Police.uk

For more crime prevention advice, visit Crimestoppers and Neighbourhood Watch

Ask the Police – helpful resource where you can find commonly asked questions and answers.

Apps & Games

Apps – Police.uk – Many featured apps, based on crime data on Wales, England and Northern Ireland.

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