Staying Safe

If you need the police but it is not urgent, call 101.

Examples of non-emergencies:

• Your property has been damaged
  
  
• You want to give information about a crime
  
  
• You have a question for the police
  
  

101 is for advice, information, or reporting when the situation is not dangerous.

If you need the police in an emergency, call 999.

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Ask for “Police”.
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You can ask for an interpreter and say which language you speak.

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Examples of an emergency:

• Someone’s life is in danger
  
  
• Violence is being used or threatened

• A crime is happening right now

A hate crime is when someone is abusive or harms you because of:

• your race
  
  
• your religion
  
  
• a disability
  
  
• your sexual orientation
  
  
• your gender identity
  
  

How to report a hate crime:

• Call 101 to tell the police

Or

• Report online through True Vision . You do not have to give your name. It is confidential.

Or

• Call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
  
  

Please report hate crime even if you are unsure, support is available.

Anti-social behaviour means actions that cause problems or distress in your community, such as noise, threats, or damage.

If you are experiencing anti-social behaviour:

• Contact Sheffield City Council: 0114 273 4567

Or

• You can also report it anonymously on Sheffield City Council's website.

Sheffield is a friendly and welcoming city.

Whether you are new or have lived here for a while, there are many ways to meet people, join activities, and feel part of the community.