Report a crime
As of 30 June 2025
Emergency
reporting
In an emergency or to report a crime in progress, please call Triple Zero (000).
Non-urgent victim reporting
If you are a victim of crime, call Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or report online.
Crime Stoppers
Victoria
Report crime information anonymously online or call us on 1800 333 000.
Help Solve Crime
Report crime information
Share your crime information with us online or over the phone. You can also choose to remain completely unknown.
In an emergency call Triple Zero - 000
ONLINE REPORTING GUIDE
How to Report
You can report crime information anonymously. Choose the method that works best for you.
You provide crime information
You provide crime information to Crime Stoppers, either online or over the phone.
We prepare your report
Our team takes the information you provide and prepares a report, removing any identifying data if you've chosen to remain anonymous.
Police investigate
If your report is about a criminal matter, we send it through to Victoria Police for further investigation.
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YOUR PRIVACY
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GOT QUESTIONS?
Frequently
asked questions
What information should I share?
While you are in control of how much or little you tell us, some information such as the below is extra helpful:
Who was involved?
Do you know the names, ages and addresses of the individuals involved?
What do they look like? Can you comment on their nationality, age, build, hair style/length/colour, height, and whether they have any facial hair, tattoos or piercings? What clothes were they wearing, and were they carrying anything with them? If speaking, were they speaking with an accent or in a foreign language?
Who (Transport)
Do you remember any details about the type of transport being used? Was it a car, bicycle, motorbike, or form of public transport? Can you comment on the colour, vehicle registration number, make and model, and any other distinctive features such as roof racks, damage, or modifications?
What
Please describe the activity you saw or overheard. What made this activity suspicious to you (trust your instincts)?
When
What day and approximate time did this suspicious or illegal activity take place?
Where
What location did this occur at? Was it in a house, park, office, school, factory, farm, on the train, in an Uber or taxi?
How
Do you have information about the activity? How it was or will be carried out?
While every piece of information provided helps police to take action, you are never expected to put yourself at risk to get these details. Your safety always comes first.
Do I have to say who I am?
No! Anonymity is extremely important to us. Crime Stoppers Victoria wants to know what you know, not who you are.
People have many different reasons for not sharing their identity. Sometimes they are worried about getting in trouble with the people they are sharing information about. Sometimes people don’t want to get involved in further investigations and possible court action.
Sometimes an anonymous report will solve a case or add new information to an unsolved case to verify information police already have. Anonymous tips add a piece to the puzzle for a safer community.
Every tip counts! Anonymous or not.
What if I am not 100% sure of my information?
Whether you remember all of the details, or just a handful, if you think your information could be helpful, Crime Stoppers wants to hear it. This is what we do, so you are not wasting our time.
Some tips might be useful immediately, others will form part of Victoria Police’s intelligence holdings that may be used in future investigations. Every report helps to create a safer Victoria.
What if my information seems insignificant?
Whether you remember all of the details, or just a handful, if you think your information could be helpful, Crime Stoppers wants to hear it. This is what we do, so you are not wasting our time.
Some tips might be useful immediately, others will form part of Victoria Police’s intelligence holdings that may be used in future investigations. Every report helps to create a safer Victoria.
Is old information still worth sharing?
There is no expiry date on reports to Crime Stoppers. If you have seen, heard, or know something suspicious, we want to hear from you. Your information could be the missing piece of the puzzle.
Can I submit photos and videos?
Yes, you can submit photos and videos. Online reports can accept up to four images per report. If you have any additional images you would like to share, please remember your reference number from your first report and submit a second report.
If you choose to remain anonymous, the metadata is stripped from these files. The content of the file will be supplied to investigators in its original and unedited format.
Does Crime Stoppers track calls or IP addresses?
When submitting a report online, you have the option to remain anonymous. If you choose to report anonymously, your IP address will not be recorded.
If you do not opt for anonymity, the information collected may include your identity and contact details. Additionally, when visiting this site, a record of your visit may be logged for statistical purposes. This data helps Crime Stoppers Victoria monitor site usage and improve our services.
Can you see the metadata in my uploaded images?
You decide. If you choose to remain anonymous all metadata is stripped from images or videos you upload.
I'm a victim of crime - where should I report?
No, if you require immediate assistance please dial 000 for emergency services. If you require non-urgent police assistance please contact the Police Assistance Line and online reporting service on 131 444 or here, or call your local police station here. If you have information on a crime, call Crime Stoppers confidentially on 1800 333 000 or submit an online report here.
The Victims of Crime Helpline, operated by the Victorian Government, helps people in Victoria manage the effects of violent crime. Victims can receive free information and support to help them manage the effects of crime and guide them through the legal process. Call or text the Victims of Crime Helpline to:
- Get advice about reporting a crime
- find other services that can help you
- get information about your rights
- get information about how courts work
- get help applying for compensation and financial assistance.
Open: 8am-11pm, 7 days a week
Call the Victims of Crime Helpline on: 1800 819 817
Text: 0427 767 891
Website: victimsofcrime.vic.gov.au
Is Crime Stoppers Victoria part of the Police or the Government?
No. We work closely with Victoria Police and the Government, but we are a separate not-for-profit organisation.