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If you've experienced or witnessed abuse, you have every right to report it, and if you or anyone else is in immediate danger, please call 999. 

Reporting abuse to the police isn't your only option. There are other people you can report abuse to, depending on where and when the abuse has taken place. 

If you've experienced or witnessed abuse, you have every right to report it, and if you or anyone else is in immediate danger, please call 999. 

Reporting abuse to the police isn't your only option. There are other people you can report abuse to, depending on where and when the abuse has taken place. 

Abuse in a public place

  • If you’re on public transport, you can tell the driver or guard. If you’re travelling by train, you can also report it to the British Transport Police by texting 61016, report it on their Railway Guardian app or report it online. 
  • If you’re somewhere like a bar or club, you can report it to someone on duty, whether that’s the bar staff, security staff or a manager.

Abuse at work or school

  • If you experience or witness abuse at work, report it to your HR department or speak to your line manager.
  • If it happens at school or in another education setting, you can report it to a teacher or member of staff.

Online abuse

  • If you see inappropriate content online or someone shares personal images of you online without your consent, you can contact the service provider or use the report button on social media feeds.

Domestic Abuse

Sexual violence and abuse

  • If you’ve experienced sexual violence or abuse, or you’re worried about someone who might be, you can get free, confidential support and advice 24 hours a day.  
  • You can also contact the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line for confidential advice and support. 

Report stalking

  • If you’ve experienced stalking, or you’re worried about someone who might be, you can get free, confidential support and advice 24 hours a day.
  • You can also contact the National Stalking Helpline for confidential advice and support. 

Reporting abuse anonymously

  • If you want report abuse anonymously, you can contact Crimestoppers. They’ll pass on the details to the police without revealing your identity. 

Common questions about reporting abuse

It’s normal to have questions or worries about reporting abuse, especially if you’ve never done it before. Here are some of the most common questions people ask. 

  • Yes. You can make an online report to your local police force. You can also contact services like Report Harmful Content or Revenge Porn Helpline where you can report things like online harassment or intimate image abuse.

  • Yes. If you’re worried someone you know is being abused, you can report it to the police or talk to a support organisation first for advice on how to help safely.

  • If something doesn’t feel right, it’s OK to talk to someone about it. Or if you’re unsure whether it’s abuse, the What is abuse? page has examples that might help you recognise certain behaviours.

  • The police and other services are trained to listen and take your concerns seriously, even if you don’t have messages, photos or witnesses. If you do have evidence, keep it safe – but don’t let what you think is a lack of proof stop you from getting help.

  • It’s completely understandable to feel that way, but you have the right to be taken seriously. The police and support organisations are trained to listen and help you get the right support. 

Getting support

If you don’t feel ready or don’t want to make a report, but feel you want to speak to someone and get advice about what you have experienced, you can get support from a range of specialist organisations.

Get the support you need